Wed. 05/04 - Margaret Thatcher's Empire Strikes Back
Did Margaret Thatcher play a role in the origins of Star Wars Day? Plus, why human hibernation for long-distance space travel might not actually be worth it. And a redone Bob Dylan recording on an all-new analog medium, coming this Friday.
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Links:
May the 4th Be With You: A Cultural History (Star Wars)
A Brief History of Star Wars Day (MovieWeb)
May the Fourth: What is Star Wars Day and when did it…
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