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TIL Mark Hamill only read for the role of Luke Skywalker after a recommendation from his close friend Robert Englund (Freddie Krueger)

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K7JG TIL The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. Also, the flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.
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