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How do we know they were called 'Ewoks'?
I just finished watching Return of the Jedi, and I don't remember actually hearing any of the characters referring to the teddy-bear-like creatures as 'Ewoks'.
Where did that name actually come from?
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What do they do with all the plates and cups in Star Trek?
Whenever someone in Star Trek creates food or drink in the replicator it is generated in the bowl, plate, or cup. It seems like after a few months they would have piles of used dishes from replicator food while making more for every meal. What do…
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Is C-3PO a slave?
Does he have free will? What determines who he assists?
I remember in Star Wars when C-3PO and R2-D2 were sold to the Skywalkers, there were control bolts inserted into C-3PO's chest. But how did these bolts work?
Is C-3PO free to leave the Rebel…
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In the Deep Space Nine Episode "Defiant", what was the dispute between Riker & O'Brien?
In DS9 S3E9 "Defiant", Tom Riker (Will Riker's transporter-accident-created twin from TNG S6E24 "Second Chances") comes to DS9 disguised as Will. When he (still in disguise) bumps into Miles O'Brien, the chief greets him warmly, but Riker says, "I…
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Was Picard speaking French and being translated the entire time?
Someone forwarded me this link titled Sudden Star Trek realization :
(Also found on reddit)
So, is there any clue that indicate that Picard is really speaking French and being translated to English by the universal translator?
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Why didn't Aragorn keep going with the army of the dead?
Why did Aragorn not keep going with the army of the dead and overthrow Mordor and Sauron?
As unstoppable as they seem to be in destroying all physical armies without any injuries, taking on Mordor itself wouldn't be an issue. Thus clearing the way…
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Who Erased Kamino from the Jedi-Archives?
Did Obi-Wan ever identify who erased the Kamino system from the Jedi Archives?
Was is Palpatine? Was it Count Dooku?
We know that Sifo-Dyas was the Jedi who supposedly ordered the Clone Army and that he is dead but did he also erase the Kamino…
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How did Voyager replace its photon torpedoes?
In "Star Trek Voyager The Cloud" Chakotay states that they have 38 photon torpedoes at their disposal, and Janeway states that they have no way of replacing them once they are gone.
CHAKOTAY: We have a complement of thirty eight photon torpedoes at…
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What exactly is a Hadouken?
The Hadouken is an iconic attack in Street Fighter that appears to produce flames. But what exactly is it? I skimmed the Street Fighter Wiki, but it just says that it's "energy" that is "as warm as normal body temperature, contrary to popular belief…
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Why isn't everyone flabbergasted about Bran's "gift"?
Bran has become the three-eyed raven, and can see anything that has happened in history using his mind's eye. This is an incredible gift that takes place in a world in which people doubt the existence of dragons, giants, and white walkers.
People…
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How does Malfoy know about helicopters?
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Draco Malfoy boasts about escaping from helicopters:
He [Malfoy] complained loudly about first years never getting on the house Quidditch teams and told long, boastful stories that always seemed to end…
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Does Ron Weasley successfully cast a spell "on camera" in books 2 through 6?
In Book 1, we see Ron Weasley successfully cast a spell when the Trio is facing the troll:
Hermione had sunk to the floor in fright; Ron pulled out his own wand -- not knowing what he was going to do he heard himself cry the first spell that came…
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What is the point of evasive maneuvers in Star Trek?
Why do star ships employ evasive maneuvers when engaging in battle? Can't targeting systems easily pinpoint targets travelling at non-warp speeds?
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Why did Neo even have to fight?
After watching the trilogy over and over again, why did Neo even have to fight the agents or the rogue program Smith at all?
Morpheus says this,
Neo: What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge bullets?
Morpheus: No, Neo. I’m trying to tell…
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Why can't adamantium cut through vibranium?
In Avengers vs. X-Men #3, Wolverine's claws meet up with Captain America's shield.
It's always been my understanding that Wolverine's adamantium claws can cut through anything, but also Captain America's shield is made of vibranium, which absorbs…
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