Dakota McCoy, PhD
@reallymccoy.bsky.social
Biology, physics, data science, and coral reefs! On May 4, Star Wars Facts.
stunning. what an interesting plumage!
January 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM
stunning. what an interesting plumage!
yes, that's great!! do you mind messaging me or emailing me with any further details you want to share, eg species? [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
yes, that's great!! do you mind messaging me or emailing me with any further details you want to share, eg species? [email protected]
Next paper we bring in the Star Wars examples!!
May 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Next paper we bring in the Star Wars examples!!
Han is “deliberately spouting impressive sounding gibberish to see how incompetent Luke and Obi-wan are (and thus how much he can overcharge them).”
#MayTheFourth
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May 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Han is “deliberately spouting impressive sounding gibberish to see how incompetent Luke and Obi-wan are (and thus how much he can overcharge them).”
#MayTheFourth
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Because a parsec is a unit of length. But the original script calls for Obi-Wan to react to “Solo’s stupid attempt to impress them with obvious misinformation.” Here’s another great interpretation from David M: perhaps
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May 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Because a parsec is a unit of length. But the original script calls for Obi-Wan to react to “Solo’s stupid attempt to impress them with obvious misinformation.” Here’s another great interpretation from David M: perhaps
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Aptostichus sarlacc is a trapdoor spider; trapdoor spiders build burrows, pop out to surprise prey, and are exceptionally long-lived. Remind you of anyone?
May 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Aptostichus sarlacc is a trapdoor spider; trapdoor spiders build burrows, pop out to surprise prey, and are exceptionally long-lived. Remind you of anyone?
A trilobite named Han solo is named Han “for the Han Chinese” and solo because it is the only member of its genus. Sure, kid…
May 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A trilobite named Han solo is named Han “for the Han Chinese” and solo because it is the only member of its genus. Sure, kid…
- A catfish named Peckoltia greedoi is distinguished by having “well developed color and eyes”. Oonta goonta!
May 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
- A catfish named Peckoltia greedoi is distinguished by having “well developed color and eyes”. Oonta goonta!
Thanks to time dilation, Griffiths et al. (2014) concluded that Luke is actually ~1.75 years younger than Leia. Aren't you a little young for a Skywalker twin? #MayTheFourth
May 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thanks to time dilation, Griffiths et al. (2014) concluded that Luke is actually ~1.75 years younger than Leia. Aren't you a little young for a Skywalker twin? #MayTheFourth