Star Wars
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REAL LIFE STAR WARS SPEEDER BIKE!
Okay, “speed” might not be the optimum word. But this hover craft sure cuts a dashing Star Wars-ian figure. California firm Aerofex, may have very well revolutionized hover flight after designing a model that responds to natural balance ins
Is this How R2-D2 Rolls Down Stairs?
It’s a skateboard that can roll down stairs. Royal College of Art graduate Po-Chih Lai adjusted the trucks so they adjust to the stress of the steps. But more importantly, is this how our favorite sassy droid gets out of a building in case
Killjoy Neighbors Won’t Let George Lucas Build a Studio, So He’s Building Affordable Housing
George Lucas wants to build a studio on some ranch property he owns. Sound familiar? It should, because he did it with Skywalker Ranch in the 1970s. Back then neighbors hemmed and hawed about how he would ruin property values by attracting
Use the Cello, Luke: Duel of the Fates Creates Insane Star Wars Theme Performance
Can’t describe. Just watch. OMG.
Five Characters that Must Be Offered at New Sci Fi Brothel
A new brothel is set to open in 2012 offering patrons the ability to make deep contact with Science Fiction beauties. It is the brainchild of Dennis Hof, the owner of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, most prominently featured in the HBO series Cat
New Star Wars Themed Snowboard Park Will Train Padawans to Shred
Younglings and hardened Jedis alike will have a chance to hit the slopes Star Wars style when a new 2,000 acre SW-themed snowboard park opens. The park will specialize in teaching kids as young as three the essentials of boarding. And the F
Man Fends Off Taser with Light Saber After Toys R Us Rampage
A rogue shopper assaulted several with a replica light saber on Wednesday at an Oregon Toys R Us. After being chased into the parking lot and fending off responding officers with his trusty weapon, police decided to employ a taser. However,
Star Wars: As Presented By Someone Who Hates It
Thanks to George McLoed on Google Plus.
New Breakfast Drinks Not Close To Weirdest Star Wars Food Tie-In
It was announced last week that Think Geek would soon be selling branded breakfast Star Wars breakfast drinks including Dark Side Coffee, Hoth Cocoa and Dagobah Green Tea. But that’s not nearly the weirdest food tie in to the most iconic Sc
3 Theories On How To Build A Real Life Lightsaber
Jedi Masters pass down the secret knowledge of constructing “an elegant weapon for a more civilized age” to their young Padawan learners. We are not fortunate enough or have the midiclorean count (ech, think I gagged a little there) to dese
And Now… A New Species Of Bat That Looks Like Yoda
Ladies and gentlemen… please make your introductions to a new species of fruit bat found near Papua New Guinea. He also looks like Yoda. On a clerical note, this was sent to me within an hour by both of my Weird Things podcast co-hosts Andr
How Admiral Ackbar Almost Became The Mascot Of Ole Miss
ESPN put together a well-done summary of how Admiral Ackbar of Star Wars fame almost came to replace the long-deposed Colonel Reb as mascot for The University of Mississippi.
The Laser Is Saved! Lucasfilm Backs Away From Wicked Laser Lawsuit
In a letter to CNN Lucasfilm indicates that Wicked Lasers has provided sufficient evidence that they are not intentionally marketing their new (awesome) laser as a light saber. That means Lucasfilm Legal is powering down their Death Star an
Darth Vader Robs Long Island Bank
Darth Vader robbed a bank in Long Island. Don’t you know it’s hard out here for a Sith? Hustle & Force. Point Bespin. I’ll stop now. Thanks to Weird Things friends Katy and Lawrence for making sure this came our way. [Daily Mail]
Help Save An Iconic Piece Of Star Wars
Save the Lars Homestead! Head here for more information.
Slave Leia Metal Bikini Invade Phoenix Suns Dance Team
Who needs context? [@xmasape]