American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson found a few flaws in the scientific rationale behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and took to social media to share his fact-checking wisdom.
Note: Minor Star Wars: The Force Awakens spoilers below.
In a string of posts on Twitter, Tyson pointed out a handful of inaccuracies he spotted in J.J. Abrams' space drama, noting BB-8 wouldn't have been able to travel on sand given his spherical form.
In @StarWars #TheForceAwakens, BB-8, a smooth rolling metal spherical ball, would have skidded uncontrollably on sand.
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Note: Minor Star Wars: The Force Awakens spoilers below.
In a string of posts on Twitter, Tyson pointed out a handful of inaccuracies he spotted in J.J. Abrams' space drama, noting BB-8 wouldn't have been able to travel on sand given his spherical form.
In @StarWars #TheForceAwakens, BB-8, a smooth rolling metal spherical ball, would have skidded uncontrollably on sand.
Continue reading…
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