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Are werewolves in the Forbidden Forest consistent with later explanations on werewolves?
In the Philosopher's Stone, Harry, Hermione, Neville and Draco are punished and have to assist Hagrid in his search for a dying unicorn.
Malfoy mentions that according to rumors, there are werewolves in the Forbidden Forest. When they ask if a…
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Why didn't the Marauder's Map show Mad Eye Moody hidden in the trunk?
I found this question in the comments of another question, but never found it posted separately here on SF&F-SO. So, I am posting it here out of curiosity.
"Did the Marauder's Map show Mad Eye Moody when he was hidden inside his own trunk?"
The map…
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Are the Ferengi racially discriminated against by members of the Federation?
Many Federation citizens, particularly those in Starfleet, seem to be openly hostile to the Ferengi and appear to have strong prejudices against them.
For example, when two Ferengi narrowly escape a doomed shuttle, Riker tells Worf to give them…
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Why doesn't the Emperor control Dune (Arrakis) himself?
I finally decided to read Dune as I have never read a book from that series. I immediately had a question. Why doesn't the Emperor control Dune (Arrakis) himself? Why does he let houses control it? As I understand, melange is the substance without…
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Are Stormtroopers paid or rewarded in any way for their service?
First off, I have only seen the seven episodic films in the Star Wars franchise. I am aware of vast amounts of other canon and non-canon sources available. Much of the fun I have on this Stack Exchange site is reading the about some of these…
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Is there evidence to suggest that Supreme Leader Snoke is Darth Plagueis?
In Episode III, Darth Sidious explains to Anakin the power of the Dark Side to save people from death. He mentions Darth Plagueis - the Sith who discovered this. Sidious then claims he died, which seems odd, given that kind of power.
Then in…
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Has the phrase 'Star Trek' ever been used in Star Trek?
In all the Star Trek series, the basis of the plot generally is trekking around stars. So, my question is has the phrase 'Star Trek' ever been used in any canon Star Trek works?
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Do Non-Jedi (and Non-Sith) Use Lightsabers?
I understand that the mechanics and design of a lightsaber aren't that complicated. Do others besides the Jedi and Sith (or their minions) make or use lightsabers? And if they don't, why not?
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Firefly scenes with Han Solo in the background
Apparently there are many scenes in Firefly where a figurine of Han Solo frozen in carbonite appears in the background.
Is there a complete list of all of these scenes?
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Why don't elves have more babies?
Is there a particular reason the elves die off so fast? After the first war against Sauron, I recall the elves being decimated, to the point that they're almost useless army-wise in the trilogy. But I'm guessing men suffered equal or greater losses…
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Why does Captain America need to exercise?
In the beginning of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, we see Sam Wilson going for a morning jog and Rogers sprints right by him, "On your left." Then a few minutes later, we see Rogers sprint by Wilson again, and then once more. I liked the whole…
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Were there any democracies in Middle-earth?
Most states in Middle-earth seem to be feudalish kingdoms; Gondor, Rohan, Númenor, Dwarves, and Elves were all ruled by hereditary nobles.
Was there any state/society that was more of a democracy/republic? (Umbar perhaps?)
If not, did Tolkien…
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What was the purpose of having Zion?
In Matrix Reloaded, the Architect explains how Zion was part of their plan for the 1% of the population that reject the Matrix, but he doesn't explain WHY the machines created Zion in the first place. Why couldn't they immediately kill the 1% so…
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Can the Delorean meet its speed requirement without moving?
Everyone knows that to time travel, the Delorean had to "hit 88 MPH".
Watching the movie right now though, got me wondering...
When Doc first demonstrates the time machine to Marty, he holds the brakes and revs up the drive wheels. This got me…
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Why did the Dwarves build Erebor with wide hallways big enough for dragons to fit in?
Why didn't they build narrow hallways and doors so that no dragon would fit in?
Dwarves are short and stouty, so why didn't they go "Tucker's Kobolds" on Smaug?
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