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Carrie Fisher's answer to Vanity Fair when asked about how she got role of Princess Leia in original Star Wars trilogy was: "I slept with some nerd. I hope it was George. I took too many drugs to remember." (source)​

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I always assumed Luke went into the Cloud City duel as a total rookie, facing Vader for the first time. Turns out, he had already fought him before and let’s just say, it didn’t exactly boost his confidence.

Luke was completely outmatched, and Vader didn’t even take him seriously. It’s wild looking back, knowing what we know now.

So where did this first battle happen? And how did it go down? Here’s the full story.👇

This Is Where Darth Vader Truly Met Luke for the First Time

And it was NOT on the Cloud City 🤯

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What Age Is Yoda’s Species in Their Physical Prime and Most Attractive-Looking at?

Yoda looked old from 700 to 900 years old. 🤔

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Meme Break

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Photo of The Day

This 1977 photo captures Harrison, Carrie and Mark right before Star Wars became a phenomenon.

Before they were legends, they were just three shy kids in a promo shoot. Carrie’s hiding, Mark’s turning away, and Harrison… well, at least he’s trying to play it cool. 🥰

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Why Does C-3PO Have a Red Arm in Episode 7?

When C-3PO interrupts Han Solo and Leia’s reunion, he says, “You probably didn’t recognize me because of the red arm,” and that’s the only time the movie addresses it.👇

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I Always Wondered...Why Palpatine Saved Anakin’s Life After Mustafar?

I mean he got what he wanted (overthrown Republic, destroy the Jedi, become Emperor) and if we think, Anakin wasn’t useful for him anymore… or he was?

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May the Force be with you,

Vance

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