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TIL that the Graflex FlashFlashstar is a type of lightsaber that was made famous by Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy. The Graflex FlashFlashstar was originally a 1920s-era photographic flashgun, which was modified and used as the basis for the lightsaber prop.

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jNBnQ TIL about Kentucky abolitionist politician Cassius Marcellus Clay. During a debate in 1843, he survived an assassination attempt due to his political views. Despite being shot in the chest, Clay drew his Bowie knife, tackled his would be assassin, cut out his eyes, and threw him over an embankment.
wLQZM TIL Eddie Vedder snuck backstage during Bad Religion's shows and ended up being a backup vocalist on their albums
8axkZ TIL Robin Williams accidentally broke Robert De Niro's nose in the 1990 movie Awakenings. But De Niro was actually fine with it. He broke his nose back in the 1980 movie Raging Bull, so breaking it again in the other direction straightened it out.
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