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realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 25

Jim Henson was George Lucas’s first pick to play Yoda—but he turned it down and suggested Frank Oz, who made the character legendary. #Yoda #JimHenson #StarWarsTrivia #FrankOz #FactOrFiction #BehindTheScenes

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realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 24

😱 One of the biggest plot twists in movie history—you know the scene. But is it the greatest twist of all time? 🤔

Check out the full breakdown in our video! ⬇️
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/2Lhd0bc6v2I

#GuessTheMovie #PlotTwist #MovieHistory #FilmTrivia #YouTube

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 24

The Return of the King went 11 for 11 at the 2004 Oscars—winning every category it was nominated for, including Best Picture and Best Director. No acting wins, but a clean sweep. #LOTR #OscarsTrivia #ReturnOfTheKing #MovieFacts #AwardShowHistory

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 24

Before Breaking Bad, Giancarlo Esposito was broke and desperate—he nearly arranged his own death so his family could collect insurance. The role of Gus Fring changed everything. #GiancarloEsposito #BreakingBad #FactOrFiction #GusFring #HollywoodStruggles

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 23

I don’t often toot my own horn. Quite frankly, I find it weird when people do. 😅
But I do want to say THANK YOU to everyone who supports my content across every platform. Y’all make this fun, and I’m beyond grateful. 🙌💙

#ThankYou #Grateful #ContentCreator #MilestoneMoment #AcrossTheGalaxy

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 23

🌌 Star Wars: A New Hope — the one that started it all. But does it still hold up today? 🤔

Join the debate and check out our full video breakdown! ⬇️
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/d-jxU5uEUwc

#ANewHope #StarWars #MovieDebate #ClassicFilms #SciFiLegends #YouTube

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 23

Holyfield made over $300 million boxing—but lost it all to bad investments, a 109-room mansion, and massive support payments. Even earning $100K/month in 2019, he was still broke. #EvanderHolyfield #BoxingHistory #FinancialFails #CelebrityMoney #DidYouKnow

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realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 23

Studio execs were uncomfortable with Chewbacca’s pants-free look in Star Wars. George Lucas had to fight to keep him in the film as-is. #Chewbacca #StarWarsTrivia #FactOrFiction #GeorgeLucas #MovieHistory

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 22

🔫 Han Shot First. We all remember—until the edit. 😑 Should directors change scenes years later, or leave classics alone?

Watch our A New Hope breakdown here: https://youtu.be/d-jxU5uEUwc

#HanShotFirst #StarWars #MovieEdits #ANewHope #FilmDebate #YouTube

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realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 22

The term "hat trick" started in 1800s cricket—players who took 3 wickets in 3 balls got a hat! Now it’s used in sports like hockey and soccer for 3 goals. #HatTrick #SportsTrivia #CricketHistory #FunFacts #DidYouKnow

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 22

Getting dumped can physically rewire your brain—triggering pain centers, addiction pathways, and stress hormones. Heartbreak is more than emotional. #HeartbreakScience #BrainFacts #EmotionalHealth #DidYouKnow #Neuroscience

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 21

🟥 When Darth Maul revealed that double blade… chills. But should they have saved it for the movie instead of showing it in the trailer? 🤔

We break it all down in the video ⬇️
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/eLjpMBG4TME

#DarthMaul #PhantomMenace #StarWarsDebate #MovieTrailers #YouTube

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 21

The “Cobra Effect” is when a solution backfires—like when a bounty for dead snakes led people to breed more cobras. The result? Even more cobras. #CobraEffect #Economics #IncentiveFail #HistoryTrivia #PerverseIncentive

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 21

It’s true—Liam Neeson’s 6'4" frame forced set designers to build taller doorways and ceilings, raising production costs on The Phantom Menace. #StarWarsTrivia #QuiGonJinn #LiamNeeson #FactOrFiction #MovieFacts

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 20

🌌 The Phantom Menace — underrated gem or disappointing start? 🤔

Do you actually enjoy it, or are you just here for Duel of the Fates?

Check out the full breakdown in our YouTube video! ⬇️
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/eLjpMBG4TME

#PhantomMenace #StarWarsDebate #PrequelTalk #MovieOpinions #YouTube

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 20

In the original Bill & Ted script, they didn’t just meet historical figures—they messed them up. Beethoven’s hearing? Gone. Billy the Kid? Dead. #BillAndTed #80sMovies #MovieTrivia #AlternateScripts #DidYouKnow

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 20

Tara Strong—voice of Miss Minutes—also voiced baby Dil Pickles so convincingly that new moms in the studio began to lactate. Yes, really. #TaraStrong #MissMinutes #Rugrats #VoiceActing #FactOrFiction #DilPickles

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realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 19

🎬 If you grew up in the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s, you know the feeling. That one random VHS/DVD your family owned? 😅

Relive more nostalgic chaos on my channel ⬇️
📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/@therealbrandolorian

#VHSNostalgia #80sKids #90sKids #2000sKids #MillennialMemories #MovieNostalgia

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realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 19

The 2012 Olympics tried to book The Who’s Keith Moon—only to be reminded he died in 1978. The band’s manager said he was “still on tour with the afterlife.” #KeithMoon #OlympicsFail #TheWho #MusicTrivia #DidYouKnow #FactOrFiction

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 19

🎮 Ever rage-quit and blamed the game? It might not be you—it might be desync. 😤

Find out what desync actually is and why it ruins your perfectly good matches! ⬇️

📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/6KrMrk7VRCk

#Desync #GamingFrustration #RageQuit #OnlineGames #YouTubeGaming #MultiplayerLag #GamersKnow

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realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 19

Val Kilmer didn’t want to play Iceman and tried to tank the audition—but his natural swagger landed him the role anyway. #TopGun #ValKilmer #Iceman #FactOrFiction #MovieTrivia #80sMovies

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 18

✈️ Maverick vs. Iceman — who’s the better pilot? 🤔

Drop your pick below and check out our video for more behind-the-scenes facts about Top Gun! ⬇️

📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/PQcMDlNU2dM

#TopGun #MaverickVsIceman #MovieDebate #PilotShowdown #TopGunTrivia #YouTube

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 18

You might know the stars, but do you know their real names? Here are some celebrity identities that might surprise you. #CelebrityNames #StageNames #FunFacts #HollywoodTrivia #DidYouKnow

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 18

In 1973, researchers opened King Casimir IV’s tomb. Soon after, 10 of the 12 team members died. Was it a curse? Nope—deadly fungus spores were to blame. #TombCurse #KingCasimir #ScienceVsMyth #AncientMysteries #FungusSpores

realbrandolorian.bsky.social @realbrandolorian.bsky.social · May 17

🧓 This one’s gonna make a whole generation feel ancient. 😅
“Life before 9/11” is now a historical era people are genuinely curious about. Not gonna lie... this one hit different.

What was the vibe before 9/11? Drop your thoughts below. ⬇️

#AskOldPeople #FeelingAncient #Pre911Life #NostalgiaHit