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Decoding the Physics of R2-D2’s Flight in Star Wars

D2’s iconic flight scenes in Star Wars. Using real-world principles of thrust, propulsion, and aerodynamics, we analyze how R2-D2 might actually take to the skies, blending science with sci-fi! #StarW ...

LEGO Drops Major Black Friday Deal on R2-D2 Set, Now Going for Mere Pennies on Amazon

LEGO rarely slashes the prices on its Star Wars sets aggressively since they sell at full retail throughout most of the year. This R2-D2 building set just became the first major Star Wars release to ...
Screen Rant on MSN

R2-D2 vs Darth Vader: The Forgotten Star Wars Showdown

In the official Star Wars canon, R2-D2 and Darth Vader actually fought one-on-one in a story some fans might have nearly a ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Birds Are Beeping and Booping like R2-D2. Their Mimicked Sounds Are Helping Unlock the Secrets of Avian Communication

The iconic beeps and boops of that lovable cylindrical droid R2-D2 came from the genius of Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt ...
Scientific American

These Birds Learned to Tweet Like R2-D2. Listen to the Uncanny Results

The lovable Star Wars droid is helping to shed light on why some bird species are better at mimicking sounds than others ...
GameSpot

Lego Star Wars 1,048-Piece Grogu With Hover Pram Set Is Only $50 Right Now

The Mandalorian fans have another chance to secure Amazon's Black Friday deal on the adorable Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram building set. The 1,048-piece model is 50% off, lowering the price to ...