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Who was the Bounty Hunter in Star Wars?

The famed Mandalorian human bounty hunter in Star Wars was Jango Fett. He was known as the best bounty mercenary in the cosmos. Besides being an excellent marksman he was also an excellent fighter at unarmed combat. In the episode, Attack of the Clones, he got into an altercation with Obi-Wan Kenobi but accidentally hit his head on the door of Slave 1, primarily because he did not wear the helmet properly. While Obi-Wan was the first Jedi to face Jango Fett, the actual slaying was done by Mace Windu, a member of the Jedi High Council, in the gladiator arena of Geonosis.

Why did the robot in star wars develop breathing difficulty?

Even though most people do not understand how a robot can have breathing difficulties, the robot in Star Wars is actually a cyborg with vital organs like the lung and heart. The robot, General Grievous, has been turned into a cyborg by Count Dooku. The General has been injured in a ship crash and was rescued by Count Dooku. Besides breathing difficulties, the general also had an intermittent cough because he was not taking his cybernetic implants regularly. While the General bragged he was a specialist in Jedi arts, not much is revealed how and where he received this training.

Where was Leia kept as a prisoner?

Leia just barely managed to escape from the Battle of Scarif; her mission had been to bring Obi-Wan and Death Star plans back to the rebellion, but her plans were ruined by her crazy father, Sith Lord. Soon Vader completely demolishes her ship and Leia is taken captive and imprisoned on the death star. Here she was placed in the detention block AA-23, sublevel 5. She was imprisoned in Cell number 2187, a location that was only reserved for political prisoners. Princess Leia was then tortured with the injections of chemicals into her body that would diminish her pain threshold.

In the Star Wars franchise, which is the unknown species?

The universe of Star Wars is full of aliens and unknown species and only a few have appeared on the screen. The unknown species in the Star Wars franchise is Yoda’s species. Officially this species remains unknown and has never been described previously. The primary reason for the unknown species is because George Lucia wanted everything about the Yoda species to remain a mystery. The most well-known member of the species was Jedi Master Yoda. From what is known the Yoda species includes small humanoids that are carnivores and their offspring included members of the Jedi order. The species origin will perhaps be revealed in future episodes.

When Princess Leia was born, who else was present?

Leia was born in 19BBY and named Leia Amidala Skywalker. She was the offspring of Senator Padme Amidala of Naboo and Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker. She was born soon after the Clone Wars, an event that resulted in the Jedi order being looted. Later the Galactic Empire was formed from the Galactic Republic. General Obi-Wan Kenobi was present during Leia's birth but she never met him or recognized him; she only recognized Obi when she was escaping from the Death Star. Princess Leia went on to become a well-known leader of the Rebel alliance that was committed to destroying the tyranny of the empire.

Which actor has appeared in all star wars movies?

Anthony Daniels is the only actor (male or female) to have appeared in all nine Star War movies. Unfortunately, Daniels never received wide public acclaim when he appeared in the first Star Wars movie released in 1977. However, as his character C-3P0 became more popular in the franchise people began to realize that he was the actor behind the droid. Anthony Daniels is British-born and played the part of C3P0 well. The gold-plated soft-spoken droid with fluency in 6 languages was built by Anakin Skywalker. Daniels, now 73, made his last film appearance in the Rise of Skywalker.

The theme song for Darth Vader’s imperial march was written by?

John Williams is the composer of Darth Vader's imperial march. The theme has been featured in the Star Wars franchise movies. It was first featured in the movie The Empire Strikes Back. The theme of the music is based on the funeral march derived from Chopin's piano sonata no. John Williams is an American conductor, composer, and pianist. The majority of sounds and music heard in the Star Wars franchise have been composed by him. John Williams is also known for composing music for many other movies and TV shows including Superman, Close encounters of the Third Kind, and Indiana Jones. His son Joseph Williams is now working with him and both are composing music for future star wars movies.

The furry Ewoks were introduced to the Star Wars franchise in what year?

The furry Ewoks are a fictional species of mammalian bipeds that are seen in Star War movies. These creatures are known to inhabit the forest moon of Endor. They reside in simple dwellings including arboreal huts. They first made their debut in the 1983 movie, Return of the Jedi. Since then they have also appeared in two movies made for TV which include The Ewok Adventure (1984) and the Ewoks, The battle for Endor (1985). The Ewok language is derived from the Mongolian language spoken by the people of Kalmyk. However, most words used in the Star Wars movies have been invented.

The Jedi theme song was played how many times in the Return of the Jedi?

The Jedi theme song is called the ‘The Force Theme.’ It is a musical theme that has been reconditioned and repeated throughout the star wars franchise. The signature music is the work of composer John Williams, The theme also goes by the name 'Binary Sunset.' However, in Return of the Jedi, the song is only played once. This is when Darth Vader lifts the emperor and throws him down the shaft of the Death Star. The emperor had been angry and had attacked Luke with Force lightning, it is this act that made Vader very upset resulting in the killing of the emperor.

Who was the only X-wing pilot to survive the three major battles?

Rebel pilots also known as Alliance Starfighter pilots flew starfighters such as A-wings, X wings, B wings, and Y wings, as well as T-47 airspeeders. They entered three major battles including the Battle of Yavin, Battle of Hoth, and Battle of Endor. But sadly in the movies, only one x-wing pilot survived all three battles. And that pilot was Wedge Antilles. His last actions were on the Death Star where he assisted Vader win against Palpatine. Once the galactic concordance was signed, Antilles retired to Hosnian Prime where he continued to train other airpilots. Later he married Norra Wezxlet and they settled in Akiva.

Sith Lord Palpatine was killed by?

Darth Sidious (born as Sheev Palpatine) was known as the emperor. He was also referred to as a human male Dark Lord of the Sith and ruled the Galactic empire. The emperor was upset with Luke Skywalker for refusing to obey him and unleashed a gigantic force of lightning that forced Luke to the ground. The emperor then started to ridicule Luke saying that he was not a match for the powers held by the dark side. All this time, Vader was watching his son suffer and ultimately the former Anakin Skywalker woke up and saved his son. Vader grabbed the emperor and threw him down the shaft of the Death Star, killing him.

Han Solo was portrayed by?

Han Solo is another fictional character in the star wars saga. The character was created by George Lucas and was first portrayed in the 1977 star wars film by Harrison Ford. Ford did maintain his role as Han Solo for several other Star Wars movies including a cameo appearance in the rise of the Skywalker (2019). However, in the 2018 spinoff 'Solo,' the character is played by Alden Ehrenreich. Solo is a captain of the millennium falcon and a smuggler whose companions include his copilot Wookie- Chewbacca. Solo remains an endearing character on the star wars franchise and is loved by the fans

The home planet where Padme is from is called?

Padme’s home planet is known as Naboo, located on the outer rim Territories. Naboo is inhabited by humans who are peaceful and also by a species of intelligent amphibians known as the gungas. Naboo is an idyllic world with rolling hills, swampy lakes, and green hills. The land is full of classic architecture while the Gungan live underwater. When Padme died her body was brought back to Naboo for burial. However, the body had been altered to depict that she was still pregnant at the time of death. Padme reflected hope and courage and was the Senator and Queen of Naboo.

Which star wars character lost his limbs three times?

Anakin Skywalker had his arm cut off at least 3 times- once by obi-wan, once by count cuckoo, and once by Luke. He also had his leg cut off twice - once by obi wan and once by kirak. The good thing is that the extremities were robotic fixtures and easily replaceable. Each time, Anakin’s extremity was cut off he was able to survive and had a prosthetic limb fitted. The key reason the Jedi cut off the arms of their opponents is so that they do not have to kill their enemies. The limbs were cut off with the lightsaber.

The voice for Darth Vader was provided by?

There is no question- Darth Vader was a force to be reckoned with. This fictional character with his black helmet and cape was ferocious, brave but what made him unforgettable was his voice. The mechanical voice and creepy deep breathing sounds sent chills in movie fans. His voice creator was James Earl Jones. . But Jones never appeared on screen in any movies. Further, the voice was muffled over the face mask making it sound eerier. Jones was selected to be the voice of Vader in 1977 because he could reproduce the sounds each time- which was critical for the star wars franchise.

What role was Alan Rickman rejected for in the Return of the Jedi?

What many people may not know is that the leader of the Death Star, Moff Jerjerrod, was eventually played by Michael Pennington. But the fact is that British actor Alan Rickman auditioned for the part but was rejected. Alan Rickman auditioned with a low, loud voice that was monotonous but this did not impress the director and he was rejected. Pennington of course went on to do a stellar job. But do not feel sorry for Rickman; he went on to have a great career in the movie industry playing many roles in award-winning movies. He died in 2015 after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Whose eye was injured while filming the trash compactor?

While filming the trash compactor sequence in Star Wars, Mark Hamill developed a burst vessel in his eye. Later on, doctors stated that perhaps Mark was holding his breath for a little while too long which led to the blood vessel rupture. This injury to the eye resulted in a delay of the filming until Mark's eye had completely healed. Years later, Mark Hamill revealed that he intentionally wanted to give Luke ' ‘a look of strangulation” following his brief encounter with Dianoga; and that is why he held his breath for a long time which resulted in a burst blood vessel. The producer did try to use all types of filters to erase the look of blood in the eye but it made no difference and production was stopped temporarily

Planet Alderaan was destroyed by?

Planet Alderaan was a fictional planet in the star wars saga. Located in the Core Worlds, the bluish-green mountainous planet with humanoid inhabitants was deemed to be peaceful; it was also the home of Princess Leia. However, because of its good relationship with the Alliance, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin ordered it to be destroyed. Moff Tarkin decided to determine the power of his super laser. The battle took place in 1 BBY and the war resulted in the complete destruction of the Alderaan and all its citizens. Once the planet was destroyed it did not appear in subsequent star wars movies.

The Star Wars movies were influenced by which book?

The star wars saga derives a significant amount of inspiration from the book Dune written by Frank Herbert. The book is a three-part science fiction story that was made into a TV miniseries in the mid-60s. The TV series was directed by John Harrison. The story of Dune is set in the distant future amidst an interstellar society that does not get along well. George Lucas read the book and determined its potential as a movie. The storyline of Dune revealed treasures, planets, wars, feudalistic houses, and a princess hence Lucas went on to borrow some parts of the book and made it into a blockbuster star wars movie franchise.

What is Leia’s place of birth?

Leia’s homeworld is the planet Alderaan but this is not her home planet. She was actually born on Polissa Massa with Luke. The key reason why they were born in the same place is because their mother, Padme, was injured and had to be transported to a medical facility in Polissa Massa- and this is where she gave birth to her children. Obi Wan Kobi assisted with the birth. Unfortunately, padme did not make it; her twins were split; leia was taken by Bail organa to Alderaan and luke was taken by Obi to Tatooine

The story of the original Star Wars was based on?

The original story of Star Wars is basically a science fiction movie with a spin on adventures in the galaxy. The story was similar to movies made on earth but Lucas wanted to make movies dealing with space with the same storylines; good versus evil, good guys and bad guys, cops and criminals, and with the good guys winning in the end. Star Wars is completely science fiction and is nothing close to the real world, but one key feature is that the galaxy story has many historical influences. Lucas was inspired to make the star wars movie based on the book written by Alan Foster and many other science fiction novels including Dune.

In what year did Lucas submit his Star Wars draft to Universal Studios?

Once George Lucas decided to make a science fiction movie dealing with the galaxy, he submitted the initial 13-page draft to Universal Studios in 1973. The original draft was entitled 'Star wars.' At the same time, he also submitted a draft to United Artists after he had made the movie- 'American Graffiti’ which won 5 oscar nominations. However, Lucas was not well known in those days and his drafts to both studios were rejected- the feeling was that there was too much science fiction and would not catch on with the public. However, 20th Century Fox found the draft impressive and gave Lucas a movie deal- the rest is history.

The sound engineer on star wars was?

Ben Burt is an American sound engineer, voice actor, and film editor. Early in his career, he specialized in sound designing- for fantasy and science fiction movies. And as soon as he graduated from the USC school of film, he got a quick start on star wars. At that time, Burt was new to Hollywood and he was required to make something unique, organic, and captivating for the movie. All the different cosmic noises and sounds had to be created including vocalizations of the different animals. But Burt was an excellent sound technician and after the success of star wars, he never looked back as he was in big demand by Hollywood.

The Empire Strikes Back was directed by?

The empire strikes back is an American space adventure directed by Irvin Kershner. The movie was based on a story by George Lucas and was the second movie in the Star Wars franchise. The movie recounted the battle between the ill-tempered inhabitants of the galactic empire and the rebel alliance. Luke Skywalker was in charge of training the force so that he could oppose the dangerous Sith Lord, Darth Vader. After the success of the movie, Kerschner declined to direct the return of the Jedi (1983) because he did not want to spend several years on it. Later he went on to direct many blockbuster movies. Irvin died in 2020 after a long battle with lung cancer.

The planet Tatooine was filmed in which country?

Tatooine is a fictional arid planet that appeared in star wars. This delicate beige-colored world was orbited by two binary stars and inhabited by both humanoids and aliens. Some of the scenes of the binary sunset over the Tatooine desert are considered classics of the star wars trilogies. It was decided to shoot the movie in northern Africa and Tunisia was selected because of the unusual architecture and desert landscape. Filming started in 1976 but heavy rainfall and a torrential storm hit the area, which disrupted the filming for several weeks. The staff could not even leave their hotel rooms because of the fierce storm.

What name did Lucas give to Yoda initially?

Initially, when George Lucas made the draft for star wars he planned the character of Yoda and he had a first name. But with subsequent drafts, Lucas changed his name and instead called Yoda, Minch Yonda. However, by the time the final draft came along, Lucas came to his senses and changed the name to Yoda, which everyone preferred. Yoda first appeared in the 1980 movie The Empire Strikes Back. Yoda has a distinct appearance- he was a small greenish kind looking humanoid alien- but he was powerful and served as the grandmaster of the Jedi order.

Which actor was paid millions for a small role in Star Wars?

Even though Alec Guinness earned close to several million dollars for only putting in 4,5 hours of work on the star wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back, he hated the stars wars franchise. The reason why he despised star wars was primarily because Alec came from a different generation of filmmaking' and he despised the elitism at play in the Star Wars movies. By the time Lucas approached Alec Guinness, the latter already had a glittering movie career and was certainly in no need for any money or more awards. Later in life, Alec dismissed star wars movies- saying it was all rubbish.

The only non-Jedi to wield a lightsaber is?

Han Solo was an important character in the star wars franchise and he performed many feats, including being the only non-Jedi to yield a lightsaber. However, Han only used the lightsaber once when he needed it. This was when Luke Skywalker had suffered from an extreme first bite in Hoth. Solo then used Luke's lightsaber to cut open his tauntaun, save his life and bring him back to the rebel base. Han had to work fast before the cold temperatures could kill Luke. However, the performance of slicing was messy but they both made a quick recovery.

What is the name of the Wookiee planet?

The Wookie homeworld is known as Kashyyyk; the land is covered in dense greenery, shrubs, and forest. Even though wookies erected their homes on the trees, they were not a primitive society at all; They were very sophisticated. Kashyyyk has its orbit around a lone star located in the mytaranor sector. The planet's center is filled with a tropical ocean with numerous islands and a coral reef. The wookies resemble big hairy creatures similar to a sasquatch or a primitive humanoid bear. They speak three different languages but the noises are much like a howl.

The Unmasked Vader was portrayed by?

The unmasked Vader is played by Sebastian Shaw. In 1992, Shaw was selected to play the role of the unmasked dying Anakin Skywalker in the movie Return of the Jedi– which was the last film of the original star wars trilogy. Shaw was selected as he was familiar with the two prior star war movies. Unfortunately, Sebastian's role in the movie is minor but it is memorable. The scene depicts the revelation of the face of Darth Vader to his son, Luke skywalker. Vader's face is very scarred, pale, and very ugly. The unmasking scene only lasted about 127 seconds and included 2 dozen words- but fans all over the world sent tons of mail for autographs requests to Shaw.

Planet Naboo was first called?

Naboo is a fictional planet in the Star Wars universe. This planet was most well known for its greenery and two societies living peacefully side by side. The human Naboo who resided in colonies and the gungans who were amphibious and lived underwater. The two cultures subsided peacefully and had a well-developed planet. In the early days of the movie, Lucas called Naboo- Utapau which later became Tatooine. Utapau was in fact a very rocky and distant planet in the outer rim Territories. It was well known for its sinkholes. The native inhabitants were the utai and pauans.

Who was the assistant director on Revenge of the Sith?

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were good pals way before the Star Wars movies were made. So it was not unusual for Lucas to ask Steven Spielberg to become an assistant director on Revenge of the Sith. Spielberg did not want to direct the entire movie because he felt that he was not up to par with the visualization techniques. Spielberg once said "With Star Wars, George put the butter back into the popcorn.” which was a great compliment to his colleague. But make no mistake about it. Steven Spielberg is an accomplished director in his own right and has also made many movies that have earned him billions.

Which Star Wars movie was completely shot on soundstages?

Revenge of the Sith was released in 2005. It was the 6th movie in the star wars series. The movie depicts what occurs 3 years after the start of the Clone Wars and leads to the Attack of the Clones. The movie was filmed on digital using Fujinon C series lenses and a Sony HDC F950 camera with a maximum resolution of 1080p high definition. What this means is that there were no locations to visit and there were no live-action shots during the primary shooting of the movie. However, some images of the famous island, Phuket were merged into the movie during the post-production period. The scenes of Alderaan were outsourced from Switzerland and images of Mount Etna, Italy were utilized for pustafar.

Boba Fett first appeared in Star Wars in which year?

Boba Fett is another fictional character of the star wars franchise. The character was easily recognized by his body armor. He first appeared in the Star Wars Holiday Special in 1978- with a voice-over done by Francks. Boba Fett was portrayed by Jeremy Bulloch. He became most well known for never removing his helmet and taciturn demeanor. Fett did appear again in the Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). The character also appears in many comic books, Video games, and Tv series. Despite his short presence in the movies, he did become a fan favorite.

Why was Vader’s head not symmetrical?

At the beginning of the star wars movies, Vader's helmet and the mask did not match and were definitely not symmetrical. It was only when the Revenge of the Sith was made, that Vader's mask and helmet appeared to be perfectly symmetrical. Even though Vader’s facial features have become so well known, most people were not aware of the asymmetry of the head till much later on. The reason for the asymmetry in the facial features was because the helmet and mask were hand sculpted. Through the series, Vader had at least 6 different helmets and even his costume was changed several times to improve comfort and style.

George Lucas made his first cameo appearance with what other family members?

After spending much of his life creating the star wars trilogies, George Lucas finally made a cameo appearance in the Revenge of the sith. Lucas appeared as baron papanoida, who functioned as a pandora senator. But because Lucas was dressed in a costume, most fans had no idea about this role. The funny thing is that Lucas was not the only family member doing the cameo, he had his daughter also appear alongside him. In addition, his son, Jeet, portrayed a padawan Jedi. Unfortunately, while trying to communicate with Bail Organa, Jett was killed by a stormtrooper.

Which star wars stars had their own animated TV series?

The two well-liked droids in the star wars series- R2D2 and C3p0 became globally famous and were adored by fans everywhere. Naturally, the next thing for them was to have their own animated TV show. The Tv series focuses on the adventures and exploits of the droids and was broadcast on ABC. The series only ran for one season that consists of 13 half-hour episodes. However, the final episode lasted one hour. The tv series found the droids following new masters and always getting themselves into difficult and awkward situations facing gangsters, pirates, criminals, and bounty hunters

The planet Coruscant’s capital is called?

Coruscant is a fictional planet in the Star Wars trilogies. The planet was first seen on screen in 1997 in the movie Return of the Jedi. In history, Coruscant is referred to as Queen of the Core and then renamed Imperial center. The planet's capital was initially a galactic city. Coruscant is a well-developed planet that served as an intellectual, cultural, military, and political center within the star wars galaxy. With its towering skyscrapers and diverse culture, it has trillions of citizens both alien and humanoid. The planet also houses many historical archives and the Jedi temple.

Donnie Yen played which character in Star Wars?

In 2016, Donnie Yen starred in Rogue One, A Star Wars story by portraying the character of chirrut imwe. Chirrut was a blind character but thankfully he was guided by the positive energy of the force which permitted him to trust his instincts. The most famous line mentioned by Donnie Yen in Star Wars is ‘I'm one with the force. The force is with me.’ Chirrut himself was not a Jedi but just a believer of their principles. Donnie Yen only appeared in one movie but it is possible that he will return in future star wars sagas.

Overall, how many characters in Star Wars have purple lightsabers?

Only one character in the Star Wars franchise has had the purple lightsaber and that honor belongs to Mace Windu. The significance of the purple lightsabers indicates reconstruction, uncertainty, and recovery; the beholder of this saber shares an affinity with both the dark and light sides of the force. Mace Windu was protracted by Samuel Jackson, who is a Jedi master and a high-ranking member of the High Council. During the final years of the galactic republic, Mace Windu often wielded the purple lightsaber to fight off enemies. Mace Windu is one of the most well-liked actors by Star Wars fans.

The voice of Darth Maul was played by?

Darth Maul is a fictional character and a major opposing fighter in the star wars sagas. He first appeared in the 1999 movie Episode 1- the phantom menace. The role of Maul was played by Ray Park but the voice was created by Peter Serafinowicz. Maul was a potent Zabrak fighter and not scared of anyone. In the 2008 movie the Clone Wars, Maul appeared to be killed by Obi-Wan kenobi but later TV series revealed he had only been injured and since then has appeared in the 2014 series Star Wars Rebels and the 2018 movie Solo: a Star Wars story

In the Revenge of the Sith who played Darth Vader?

Revenge of the Sith was made in 2015 and was the 6th movie in the Star Wars saga. However, this time the role of Darth Vader was not played by the British bodybuilder David Prowse but by Canadian actor Hayden Christensen. George Lucas simply did not get along well with Prowse and later redesigned the Vader suit to accommodate the small body size of Christensen. The voice of Darth Vader however was dubbed by James Earl Jones. Christensen did play the role of Vader well and was later named by People magazine as one the most beautiful people under the age of 25.

Which is the longest Star Wars movie?

The Rise of Skywalker was released in Dec 2019 and initially, the reviews were mixed. While there were plenty of good actors in the movie, the critics claimed that the storyline and plot were not as good as previous Star Wars movies. Nevertheless, this longest-running star wars movie grossed over $1 billion worldwide and became the 7th highest-grossing movie of 2019. The 155-minute movie was nearly three minutes longer than the previous longest Star Wars movie- the last Jedi (2017). Despite the length, the audiences loved it because it wrapped up the saga of the Skywalker family.

Which of the star wars characters has a facial look of a giant goldfish?

The character in the Star Wars saga that looks like a giant goldfish is Admiral Ackbar. He was a top military commander of the Rebel Alliance and played a vital role in the war against the second death star in the Return of the Jedi (183). Admiral Ackbar was a vital member of the team because of his tactical ingenuity. Although he did not appear in most other star war movies, he did become more well known in the media and was depicted in many books, magazines, and video games. He did make a brief appearance in the Star Wars The Force Awakens, The Clone Wars, and Star Wars; the last Jedi

Which actor was portrayed as Finn?

Finn is another fictional character in the star wars franchise. The character first appeared in the Force Awakens in 2015. Finn is played by the Englishman John Boyega. Finn's stormtrooper code name was FN 2187 which refers to the cell number where Princess Leia was held in the movie Star Wars (1977). Finn was an ex-first order stormtrooper who had served under Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma. He was kidnapped as a child from his family and auctioned to the first order- where he became part of the militia. He went on to become a loyal and faithful soldier

Darth Vader has been portrayed by how many actors?

One of the most well-known villains of the star wars saga is Darth Vader. His presence and voice are known to initiate fear in many people and in the world of villains he holds a prominent position. Darth Vader has been around since the 70s and at least 7 actors have contributed to his making. The first appearance of Vader was by the British bodybuilder David Prowse- but this actor never got on well with George Lucas. Other actors to have played Vader include Bob Anderson, James Earl Jones (four times), Jake Lloyd, and Hayden Christensen.

Long John Silver inspired which star wars character?

Long John Silver is a fictional person in the novel Treasure Island, a book written by Robert Louis Stevenson. In the movie Solo A Star Wars Story (2018), the fictional character Long John Silver inspired the creation of another fictional character Tobias Beckett - the role played by Woody Harelson. Tobias Beckett was a small-time crook and a gunslinger who worked for the criminal gang Crimson dawn. He did become a mentor of Han Solo but also betrayed him later on. Tobias was a hardy criminal with little humanity. He was later killed by Han Solo when he had taken Chewbacca as a hostage.

Which role does Emilia Clarke play in Star Wars?

Emilia Clarke was Han Solo's Corellian girlfriend called Qira in the star wars franchise. Qira was a fictional character that first appeared in the 2018 movie Solo A Star Wars Story. The English actress was known to practice Teras Kasi. She was considered to be Han Solo's best childhood friend from the planet Corellia. While appearing to be innocent, Qira was also a conniving thief and she soon parted ways with Solo and later decided to develop a friendship with Maul. She was a survivor and eventually escaped Correlai, gradually going up in the criminal rankings of the syndicate Crimson Dawn.

Borderline Personality Disorder is said to be present in which Star Wars character?

The character Anakin Skywalker in the star war movies is said to have all the features of borderline personality disorder. The diagnosis was made by several psychiatrists who noted that Anakin suffered from many features that would meet the criteria for this disorder. Skywalker has problems with violent outbursts, impulsivity, crisis of identity, and illusions of invincibility. Psychiatrists who watched the movies also noted that Skywalker had a very unstable interpersonal relationship and he suffered from unstable emotions. In real life, this is a serious disorder that is difficult to treat. BPD features are common in psychopaths.

Which Star Wars movie was the first to make $300 million domestically?

Every Star Wars movie has been a hit both domestically and internationally. The actors, producers, director, and everyone on the set has been well paid as a result of the movie's success. The first-Star War movie to make $300 million domestically was the original Star Wars; it went on to make $3 billion at the worldwide box office. This isn't bad at all for a movie that was made in 1977 with a budget of only $11 million. For George Lucas, this was a dream come true as future Star Wars movies would make him a multi-billionaire in just a decade.

Myth: Does Reading in dim light ruin your eyesight?

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One of the oldest myths in medicine that has persisted for centuries is a general belief among parents that one can develop poor vision by reading in the dark. In many parts of the world, even today, electricity is not widely available or reliable. Consequently, many people including children read under dim light. In fact, in African and Asian countries students often read late into the night with just a dim light or under a lantern. When this happens, parents always scold the child to stop reading, otherwise they insist the child will go blind.

The origin of this myth probably relates to the development of eyestrain. People who read under dim light frequently develop eyestrain and this fatigue usually makes people think that they will probably lose their vision very soon. Other features of reading under dim light includes difficulty focussing. The dim light also cases a decreased rate of eyelid blinking, which in turn causes symptoms of a dry eye. All these features induce panic among parents that this will be followed by permanent vision loss.

The most important thing for everyone is to understand that eyestrain or stress only causes local symptoms and does not affect vision in the long run. As soon as the individual stops reading in dim light, the symptoms improve, rather immediately.

The majority of eye doctors agree that reading under dim light does not affect vision or cause any internal damage. Even though the symptoms of eyestrain may appear bothersome, they do not cause any long lasting effects.

Many animals are nocturnal and use their eyes very effectively to move around. There is no evidence that using eyes in the dark or dim light causes any harm in animals either.

In fact, researchers have followed many children who once read under dim light and discovered that the majority did not have vision problems, as they grew older.

However, several recent studies reveal that people who read in dim light may be more prone to development of shortsightedness (myopia). The cause of myopia is not known and eye doctors believe that it is not primarily the dim light that is the cause of myopia but more likely intense reading. Another association with myopia is the amount of time spent indoors. Studies from Asia reveal that children who spend more time indoors not only develop early myopia but are likely to need eye glasses at an early age. The best way to prevent myopia is by spending at least one hours outdoors everyday.

For those who are worried about going blind while reading under dim light, fear NOT. The only bad thing that can happen is that you will develop is eyestrain, dry eyes and be constantly nagged by your parents.

Does drinking urine have health benefits?

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The exact number of people in the Orient who drink urine is not known but the numbers are not minuscule. For some reason, there is a myth of gigantic proportions that urine is the “fountain of youth” and can keep a person healthy. In fact there are many people (both men and women) who secretly dap their skin with urine for treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema and many other skin disorders.

In India and SE Asian countries, alternative healthcare practitioners routinely recommend drinking of urine to cure all types of ailments.

But the question is does it work? Does urine have medicinal powers?

Even though many celebs and senior politicians in the Orient often hype up the benefits of urine, most of these people are clueless. There is not a single randomized study, which has ever shown that urine can cure or heal any medical disorder.

The real answer is that urine is junk. It is simply water that carries filtered body waste products. It is no different to drinking water from the gutter. The kidneys remove many types of waste from the blood and why anyone would want to drink this waste product is a real mystery. The only time drinking of urine is recommended is if you are stranded in the middle of the desert without food and water.

People drink urine because of folklore tales that have hyped up urine as the ‘golden elixir’ when in fact it is just waste. It is unlikely that one can get sick from drinking urine because it is sterile but do not expect health miracles. If urine had all medicinal powers that people claim, than we would have never developed pharmaceutical industries.

So unless you are retarded and have no common sense, leave urine off your menu. However, there is no harm in having a golden shower with it if you like- some people find that erotic.

Myth: Do fingernails and hair grow after death?

2017-02-03T03:50:00.005-08:00

There continues to be a belief among many people including some healthcare workers that after death, the fingernails, and hair grow. In fact, this has even been stated in many older medical textbooks. But is this true? Can your nails and hair continue to grow after your heart has stopped beating and you have no signs of life?

Well, when a person is dying and during the very final moments of life, the skin starts to dry out and shrinks. If you closely observe people during the last moments of death, you will note that the skin will start to become smoother and the facial wrinkles will also disappear. As the tissues underneath the skin start to dry out, the hair on the skin starts to become more obvious and appears longer. The same thing happens on the fingernails. The skin starts to retract or shrink and the nail starts to appear longer. This is an illusion that the nails and hair are growing, when in fact the skin and tissues underneath have retracted.

Another similar illusion where the body part appears longer than it really is occurs during penile lengthening. Many men feel that their penis is short and go to great lengths to elongate it. The penis is attached at its base to the pubic mound. In most people the pubic mound has a moderate amount of fat. In fact in some people the pubic mound can be so big that the penis is often buried inside. Hence, some surgeons elongate the penis by removing the fat and other tissues from the pubic mound- so it appears that the penis has increased in size. In fact, only the fat from pubic mound has been removed- again it creates an illusion of a longer penis.

In reality this is not a procedure that is recommended because if the surgeon accidentally cuts some the ligaments that hold the penis to the base of the pubis, you will forever have a limp penis.

Does the abominable snowman exist?

2017-02-03T03:48:00.001-08:00

Over the past century there have been many anecdotal reports of sightings of the abominable snowman or what is also known as the yeti. Similar mystery primates have been reported from every continent including the Sasquatch of North America, the Yeren of China, the Yowie in Australia, the Orang Pendek in Sumatra, the Hibagon in Japan, the Almasty in Siberia, the ogopogo in Africa and the mapinguari in Brazil. In every single continent no one has come close to capturing or even obtaining a genuine photo of these creatures.

The Internet is awash with sightings of these creatures, unfortunately, despite exhaustive search, there is no solid evidence that such a creature exists. Most of the images of large footprints in the snow have turned out to be animal prints or nomadic hunters wearing exotic snowshoes.

The Yeti was first reported on Mount Everest in the 1920 and since then there have been numerous sightings of a tall bipedal hairy creature that resembles a large bear of gorilla. Even Sir Edmund Hillary claimed that he had found some hairs that belonged to the yeti but when analyzed, the hairs were from the backside of a human who had taken a ‘dump’ in one of the crevices on Mount Everest.

Overall, the majority of sightings of the abominable snowman have been hoaxes. Today with the availability of photoshop and refined video programs, hundreds of images and videos of the yeti have been published online. In1950, the Nepalese government offered $800 for anyone who captured the yeti – this money still has not been awarded and this is not due to lack of effort.

Today most scientists do not believe that such a creature exists except in the minds of people who are too drunk or have wild imagination.

In any case, finding the yeti is a big business in Nepal. For a week, you can go on an expedition along the vast ranges of Mount Everest, stay in nice hotels, sip fine tea and check out the landscape for a cool $5,000-$10,000 depending on the duration of your trip. There are still some people who are not deterred by the lack of evidence and continue their search in different parts of the world- of course they always come back with fancy stores about how they just missed the yeti and thus, life goes on.

Does the Vampire bat suck Blood?

2017-02-03T03:46:00.004-08:00

One of the most fascinating creatures and one that is surrounded by myths of gigantic proportions is the Vampire Bat. Most people are scared even talking about these creatures but in reality they are docile, calm and never aggressive. Vampire bats are very small and most do not weigh more than 2 ounces. The only feature distinctive about them is their face-they can open their mouth wide open and they have razor sharp teeth-, which does look scary but only in the movies.

The vampire bat has teeth more like a needle, so that it can puncture skin- akin to a mosquito. In fact, the vampire bat never sucks blood as shown in Hollywood movies. They are very silent- just like a mosquito- find an animal like a cow or a pig, and pierce its skin. This results in blood dripping out and then the vampire bat simply licks the blood up. It does not sit on the skin and suck blood like a leech.

Vampire bats are nocturnal creatures and only drink blood. Most animals have no idea that the vampire bite has bitten them- after the bite, the vampire bat will tip toe until the blood starts to drip and then it will feast on it and fly away. Without blood, the vampire bat cannot survive.

Why the vampire bat drinks blood as parts of its diet is not known but believed to be a change in evolution, when food was scarce.

Humans have killed vampire bats by the thousands and very few are left. Most farmers complain that these bats are killing their animals but this is not true at all.

Vampire bats are social creatures and take care of each other. They share the food, which is a very unique feature among bats.

The vampire bat is found in the tropics and despite what humans believe, it is a gentle creature, which is frail and non-aggressive. It lives in caves in large colonies and almost never fights with other bats. Vampire bat colonies are usually large – a preventive mechanism to fight off other predators. If they ever feel threatened, they search for another cave to live in. most remain in one cave until they die.

The vampire bat only drinks blood. After it bites, it injects a chemical that relieves pain and also prevents blood from clotting. So the animal feels no pain and the blood starts to drip out. At most the vampire bat only drinks 1-5 ml of blood, which is less than a teaspoon. The vampire bat usually never bites any creature that is awake. Almost universally it will bite an animal that is asleep.

Vampire bats feed every 1-3 days, but without blood they quickly become weak. Using echolocation they can find their prey in pitch darkness. Vampire bats are usually born in early spring and have a life span of 6-12 years.

Besides humans, the vampire bat has many predators, which include hawks, eagles, and other nocturnal animals. The majority of vampire bats are eaten by hawks, who are considered to be one of the most intelligent bird species.

Humans hunt vampire bats out of pure ignorance and superstitious beliefs. It is unheard of that a vampire bat has killed a human but because they consume blood there is the potential to transmit deadly infections. However, for the most part it is very unlikely that a human will encounter a vampire bat, except at the zoo. In South America, there is now an attempt to preserve the vampire bat caves as the numbers have fallen low.

How did an asteroid strike kill the Dinosaurs?

2017-02-03T03:45:00.000-08:00

There is no question that something drastic happened nearly sixty-six million and wiped out the dinosaurs. However, now scientists are learning that it was not a sudden event that killed this giants but it was a gradual process that lasted many years.

Climatologists, turned scientists have analyzed the tiny droplets of sulfuric acid that formed in the atmosphere after the impact of the large asteroid. The one well know fact is that for several years after this cosmic disaster, the earth had little or no sunlight for several years. This resulted in death of plants and the food web cycle was destroyed.

New computer simulations after the asteroid impact indicate that sulfuric acid droplets persisted in the atmosphere for a very long time and the consequence was a deep freeze. It was this arctic-like cold that most likely caused death of the land living dinosaurs.

Plus, more evidence seems to suggest that an additional factor in the death may have been the turbulent mixing of the oceans as a result of the surface cooling. This may have also caused imbalance in the marine ecosystem, depriving the water-based dinosaurs of their food.

Some experts believe that the impact of the asteroid that resulted in the Chicxulub crater in Mexico may have been the turning point in the history of the earth.

For the first time, scientists have now been able to perform computer simulations that apply a climate model coupled with changes in the atmosphere, sea ice, and the oceans. These studies show that sulfur-bearing gases started to evaporate following the thunderous asteroid impact with the earth’s surface. This gas not only caused a blockage of sunlight but also made the air unbreathable. By blocking sunlight, the earth’s temperature fell from 27C to 5C. It was a deep freeze for the dinosaurs that were used to living in tropical weather.

After the asteroid impact, the annual average temperature was below the freezing point for at least 3-4 years resulting in expansion of the ice caps. Even the tropics were not spared and went cold. The prolonged cooling caused by the sulfur aerosol probably played a major role in mass extrication than the dust that was in the air at that time. Recovery of the climate took at least 3 decades based on computer simulations.

What this study shows is that climate is important for all living creatures – be it land or the sea.

Today we do not anticipate an asteroid strike on planet earth for thousands more years but what we have prepared is our own Armageddon: from man made global-warming; and one of these days the non-believers will find out the repercussions of this uncontrolled process.

Is there alien life?

2017-02-03T03:43:00.002-08:00

For centuries mankind has been asking the question, ‘is there alien life?’ Books, movies, paintings, and numerous TV shows continue to depict evidence of aliens.

Scientists who generally are assumed to be the smartest people on earth are divided on this issue. Even astronauts who have into space are not sure about alien life. Those who believe that alien life exists state that we humans are just too arrogant to accept the fact that aliens may be sharing the universe with us.

Some scientists suggest that that the earth will one day die out and life may evolve somewhere else in space. They believe that life is constantly dying and evolving in space and the reason we do not have evidence is because the distances in space are vast.

This type of thinking is more common today than ever. There is a general belief that there are worlds out there that could give rise to life. The universe is enormous and bigger than all the number of humans who have ever lived on earth. In this wide expanse it is inconceivable that another form of life does not exist. To state that the earth is the only planet with life in this vast cosmos is highly egocentric.

However, other scientists have dismissed these hypothetical arguments about alien life as nothing more than too much ‘star trek’ mania. William Borucki, a renowned scientist with NASA, whose research team has discovered several new planets says, "Up till now, it was just an intellectual question. It isn’t anymore. There could be 10 billion civilizations or none. The evidence certainly is none." According to Borucki, "The evidence says no one’s out there."

Finding alien life will be a huge step for astronomers. We still have difficulty getting the Space shuttle up into space a few hundred miles above earth with a great deal of difficulty and so a journey millions of miles is certainly going to be an enormous task that will also be prohibitively expensive. So far our best telescopes and spacecrafts that have ventured into space have found no evidence about any form of life.

Perhaps there is alien life but whether we encounter it is very unlikely. For those who are desperately seeking aliens, perhaps youtube will help satisfy your curiosity.

Why is Pluto not longer a Planet?

2017-02-03T03:39:00.002-08:00

Ever since Pluto was discovered, every school has taught that there are nine planets in our solar system. But recently something happened and Pluto got kicked out. It all started out in 2006 when NASA’s New Horizon Mission was launched and it made some observations and that got Pluto the boot.

Pluto is quite smaller than our moon with a diameter of 1,430 miles (2303Km). However, Pluto is a lot further than the moon- it is nearly 5.9 billion km (3.7 billion miles) from the sun. Because of its far distance it was the last planet to be discovered in 1930. There were no powerful telescopes prior to that year. Pluto was discovered by American astronomer, Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 and from that time it kept its status as the ninth planet in our solar system.

Then in 2006, the International Astronomical Union set up new criteria in order to qualify as a planet that included:

- The structure must be globular

- It must orbit the sun

- It must have sufficient gravitation pull to clear its neighboring orbit

Well in 2006, the IAU officially got kicked out of the Pluto from club ‘planet.’ And the chief reason was because Pluto did not have sufficient gravitational influence to clear its neighboring orbit.

Instead Pluto is now classified as ‘dwarf’ planet. Dwarf planets are not officially recognized as fully-fledged planet but a ‘wannabe.’ Well now as a dwarf planet, Pluto is not alone. Four other dwarf planets include makemake, Haumea, Eris and Pluto are located way beyond Neptune. The fifth dwarf plant named Eres lies in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars. Astronomers suspect that there are many more dwarf planets- they just not been discovered.

We are probably the last generation to see primates

2017-02-03T03:36:00.003-08:00

Like most wildlife, the primate population is declining very fast globally. Human kind population is on the increase and unfortunately, the wild animals have to give way. The latest data collected by many scientists who assessed the conservation status of more than 500 individual species state that primates now face an extinction crises. Today, at least 2/3rd of primate species are threatened with extinction and more likely than not, they will soon follow the same fate as other wildlife. Overall, these scientists indicate that more than ¾ of species of wildlife are declining quite fast.

There are many reasons for this but the two keys ones remain illegal hunting and massive loss of habitat. In many parts of Africa, Asia, and South America, forests have been decimated giving way to urbanization and industrial agriculture- leaving no place for these animals to survive. And sadly the other key factor which has is leading to the demise of primates is hunting by humans. These primates are often hunted for their body parts or to be kept as pets. Other threats to primate livelihood include oil and gas drilling, mining and cattle ranches.

Human domination probably accounts for the threat to every other living creature on this planet. We have not learned to share our planet with other animals and doubt if this will ever change.

So far scientists do not believe there is any other alternative that can help improve survival of primates. Deforestation has led to near extinction of the Sumatran orangutan and most of the primates will follow the same path.

In other parts of the world, civil unrest and wars have led to extreme poverty and this has driven humans to hunt primates in order to feed themselves. While humans are being taught to find alternative ways to get their nutrition, it is a little too late for most wildlife.

Destroying forests not only harms wildlife but also is essential for the survival of humans. The forests help mitigate climate changes by providing fresh oxygen, improving the quality of water and enhancing pollination, which in turn improves agriculture. The public is being urged to stop contributing to tropical deforestation and help preserve the ecosystem.

Sadly, the human cravings for food and energy are leading to massive loss of nature and wildlife. Changes in consumer behavior and efforts by individual governments over the past four decades have not helped preserve wildlife or forests. More than likely this will be the last generation of humans that will see primates and other large wildlife. Our children will only know about these majestic animals from photos or videos and like the dinosaurs, most will not have a clue what happened.

I am always tired and have heard that cylapril can help restore my body’s energy. Is this true?

2011-04-03T16:52:00.001-07:00

Cylapril is bullshit, crap, and a fraudulent remedy for revitalizing your energy supplies. You can eat it, shower with it, insert it as an enema or paste it on your skin- it will do jack shit. Cylapril consists of Pantothenic acid, thiamine, riboflavin and many other bogus substances. If you are fatigued, the best advice is to see a doctor and have your body checked out. Sometimes it may be a simple case of low thyroid hormone. Cylapril is definitely not a recommended product.

There is no data in the scientific literature that cylapril can do what the manufacturers claim. You have to take 3 pills a day for at least 3 months before you see any benefits. A month’s supply costs $50. There are no refunds and the only thing you will get out of it is disappointment.

My girl friend insists that I start to drink alkaline water from now on. Is there any benefit from this beverage?

2011-03-30T14:55:00.001-07:00

The world of health and nutrition is full of charlatans who want to defraud consumers with crappy useless products. First, there was blue water, red water, gripe water, soda water, acai water, berry water, juice water, piss water and now we have alkaline water. Alkaline water is heavily marketed by the manufacturers with outrageous claims.

The alkaline water is claimed to neutralize all the acid in your body, kill bugs, increase energy, boost libido, help digestion and help you poop comfortably once a day. All this is a bunch of crap. There is no evidence that alkaline water can do this. If you want to live long and healthy, drink clean water not bottled in Japan. The only water that is safe is boiled water.

How do teeter hang up tables help people with back pain?

2011-03-12T11:46:00.003-08:00

They do not – it is just a scam. The teeter inversion hang up tables basically allow you to stand yourself inside a circular divide and hang yourself with the head down. In the beginning you will feel flushed because of the increased blood circulation in your face and upper body. The manufacturers say that it is also a great way to relax. Best advice, give these stupid devices a rest and save your hard-earned money on food or rent. The field of back pain has many charlatans who offer you false promises but instead sell you junk devices. If you really want to try out an inversion table, just stand on your head for 5 minutes- if you like that feeling- then I guess you can buy one.

Should I buy an inversion table for my home? I have had back pain for many years.

2011-03-12T11:46:00.001-08:00

Thousands of individuals have back pain and asides from taking pain medications; there is no other effective remedy. Now there are many types of inversion tables that are claimed to help ease the chronic lower back pain.

It is even claimed that these machine increase blood flow to your body and joints. The teeter hang up tables are just more junk in your home- they do take up space and are expensive. Do you really think that you are going to come home after a long day’s work and hang yourself upside down for 1 solid hour each day? If you are not sure- try standing on your head for 10 minutes first and see if you like the feeling- teeter tables are for people who are gullible- or suckers.

I have been having back pain for many years and my physical therapist recommends that I buy an inversion table. Any thoughts?

2011-03-12T11:45:00.001-08:00

Another fraud. Most health care professionals have started to join the medical device industry and develop equipments that are nothing more than junk. There are many types of inversion tables and the manufacturers of these devices claim that if you hang upside down or sideways then your back pain will disappear. This is bullshit. It is like saying that if you stand on your head, you will not be able to poop or pee. There are many causes of back pain and not all are due to compression of the nerve or prolapsed disc. So hanging upside down will not do you any good.

If you do not believe me, go to a gym and try out an inversion table. These devices are extremely uncomfortable, prohibitively expensive, take up space and do jackshit for your back. Most likely, the table will end up in your garage.

Botox sucks for migraine

2011-02-12T15:53:00.001-08:00

All over the country, physicians have been injecting Botox for migraines. The only people who claim that Botox works for migraines are the doctors who inject it. The chief reason for this is most likely money. Botox injections for migraine are not reimbursed by Medicare or any health insurance- so it is a cash business.

Now finally there is evidence which shows that Botox sucks for migraine. A recent study from

England

revealed that Botox was no better than a sugar pill. So far, only anecdotal reports exist that Botox works for migraine, but how it works remains a mystery. Experts say the most likely reason Botox worked for a few people is because these individuals never had migraine in the first place. After proper selection of migraine patients, no one benefited from the injections. In some case, Botox injections even made the migraine worse.

Botox injections do not come cheap and can cost anywhere from $500-$800 per session and have to be repeated many times. Botox is great for wrinkles but there is little evidence that it can cure your migraine. Therefore, anyone who suggests Botox for migraines is simply trying to rip you off. Go tell them to P..S off.

Are there any clinical studies on MSM and back pain?

2011-02-03T13:00:00.001-08:00

As far as clinical studies are concerned, there is very little scientific data on MSM. Except for a few animal studies there is little known about it. The only anecdotal data on MSM are made by the manufacturers and dealers. There is not a single individual who has come forward and revealed that his/her back pain, diabetes or arthritis has been cured with MSM.

With regard to MSM and back pain, there is zero evidence that it does anything. In fact the FDA has already warned dealers against making false claims about MSM. No one questions the fact that sulfur is needed by the body but the amounts needed are miniscule.

So for individuals seeking a miracle in MSM, you are going to be disappointed. For the moment, it is nothing more than a scam. And MSM does not come cheap. Ninety capsules cost anywhere from $15-$20 and you can add up the yearly cost. If you have back pain, go to a bona fide health care professional and seek a therapy which works.

How long do I have to take MSM to get back pain relief?

2011-02-03T12:57:00.001-08:00

The manufacturers of this substance indicate that a single dose of MSM is very rarely effective and the supplement must be taken for at least 21 days or even longer to show any response. In fact they recommend that the higher the dose the better. For back pain, they recommend long term MSM therapy.

The major constituent of MSM is sulfur. Because sulfur is deemed safe there are no restrictions on the recommended dietary allowance. Thus, the manufacturers claim that one can take as much MSM as one wants. This will result in no complications but whether you benefit from it is another story. So far, only people who got suckered into buying this crap had back pain relief but now these individuals have mental problems.

What are the chief ingredients in MSM for back pain?

2011-02-03T12:53:00.001-08:00

MSM is widely sold in many health food stores, spas and is readily available over the internet. MSM is available as a capsule, tablet, gel, lotion or cream. It is known that MSM does contain sulfur but the other ingredients in the formulation remain unknown. Most of these MSM containing formulations are made in the Orient. Several health supplements from the orient have been known to be spiked with real pharmaceutical drugs and sometimes cardboard and dry wall- so one can only imagine what else this crap contains.

Can you tell me a little about Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and whether it can relieve back pain

2011-02-03T12:50:00.001-08:00

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is also known as methyl sulfone. This inert chemical compound is a break down product of dimethlylsulfoxide. MSM has been widely touted to cure arthritis and relieve back pain. The people who advocate this substance for its use in various arthritic conditions claim that it is a miracle product. It is claimed that MSM can cure many medical disorders including snoring, diarrhea, peptic ulcer, allergies, respiratory ailments and arthritis.

All over the internet, almost every seller of MSM makes claims that it can cure almost everything, including your pockets. In fact there is not a disorder that can not be cured with MSM. Some sellers on cyberspace claim that MSM can reverse hair loss, make gonads bigger, increase libido, heal varicose veins, diminish allergies, keep skin young, remove acne, diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome, lupus, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, parasites, muscle cramps, migraine, and keep you looking young- and this is only a partial list of what MSM can do. Based on this information, any person with a tiny bit of common sense should be able to see that MSM is nothing but CRAP. For those who like crap, the recommended dose of MSM is 0.5-1 mg/kg per day.

Cranberry juice sucks for urinary tract infections

2010-12-21T14:52:00.001-08:00

Millions of women faithfully drink cranberry juice and swear that it does wonders for their urinary tract infections (UTI). Cranberry juice is sold in many pharmacies, health food and grocery stores. For decades, women have consumed millions of gallons of this juice in the hope of preventing a urinary tract infection and this advice had been passed down many generations. Urinary tract infections affect nearly 10-15 percent of young women each year. The traditional method of treatment is antibiotics and the sale of these drugs alone is worth billions of dollars to the drug industry. Now, there is evidence that cranberry juice does jack shit.

For many years researchers have been looking at ways to prevent urinary tract infections. This is because antibiotics are expensive, have many side effects and over time, the bacteria develop resistance to the drugs. This was the prime reason why cranberry juice caught on very fast. Thirty years ago, a few reports revealed that perhaps cranberry juice was an excellent product in preventing urinary tract infections and this myth held until the latest study. All these years, no one had actually done a decent study to determine the efficacy of cranberry juice.

This double blind study included 319 healthy college women who were diagnosed with a UTI. The women were followed for many months. Some women were administered a sugar pill and others were given cranberry juice. The study revealed that women who drank cranberry juice had higher recurrence rates then those who took the sugar pill. Cranberry juice had no impact on symptoms either.

So what should women do to prevent urinary tract infections? Experts say that the best way to prevent UTI is to maintain good genital hygiene, drink lots of water and urinating soon after intercourse- or better still abstain from sex altogether.

Echinacea sucks for the common cold

2010-12-20T19:27:00.000-08:00

Many people swear that Echinacea is the best treatment to fight a common cold. To fight the cold one must take 10 grs of Echinacea on the first day and then 5 gr the day after for 7-10 days. However, the latest study shows that Echinacea sucks.

In the latest study, more than 700 people who took the Echinacea pills did not do better than who took the sugar pill when it came to fighting the cold. This is not the first time Echinacea has flunked the test. Many other high quality studies in the past have revealed the same thing. The plant did not improve the symptoms nor did it decrease the duration of the cold. It did ZILCH.

Echinacea is an American plant and widely used by the native Indians to treat a variety of ailments. The plant is sold in many health food stores as a liquid, pill, powder and even a tincture.The cost of Echinacea are not trivial either. The pills depending on where one buys them from can cost anywhere from $10-$22 for a 2 weeks supply.

While Echinacea is a harmless herb, it is useless when it comes to fighting the common cold. With today’s difficult economy, that money is better put towards gas in your car.

Bone Drug "Zometa" Sucks in Breast Cancer Study

2010-12-10T07:14:00.001-08:00

There has been a lot of hype made about the novel osteoporosis fighting drugs (bisphosphonates) used in post menopausal women. It was shown in an earlier study that some of these bone strengthening drugs could also prevent breast cancer. This excitement grew even more when it was actually observed that women who took these drugs were 33% less likely to develop breast cancer.

However, the latest study on the drug zometa shows that it did diddly squat. The drug did not prevent the breast cancer from returning nor did it extend life of women suffering from this cancer. In the present study done on 3,360 women in 7 countries with a follow-up of 5 years, zometa did not prevent extension of life nor did it prevent the cancer from occurring. The only positive finding was that zometa did cut down the of recurrence in a few patients. However, zometa also had a fair number of side effects which ranged from serious ulcers, jawbone decay and blood clots in the lung.

Based on this study it is now clear that these drugs should not be prescribed without a clear indication as they are not totally harmless.

Moreover, what is of even more importance (considering today's health crises) is that zometa costs more than $,1000 per infusion.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and there are roughly 200,000 new cases each year with 40,000 deaths in the USA. No significant break throughs have been made in breast cancer prevention. As far as the bisphosphonates are concerned, consumers should be aware that these drugs may prevent osteoporosis but there is no evidence that they can also reduce bone fractures.

So does the Pink Patch work?

2010-11-09T11:23:00.001-08:00

Of course, it does not.

Consumers should know several things about the pink patch. First, the FDA has not approved it 2) there is not a single study on the pink patch and its efficacy, 3) there are no guidelines and no exercises recommended and 4) the ingredients in the formula have never been shown to induce weight loss in any living creature. By the way, the pink patch costs nearly $ 50 a month. Even though the pink patch site mentions of a refund, many people online complain that they have never received their money back. Almost every review on cyberspace indicates that pink patch is an ineffective method for weight loss.

Final point

The bottom line is that the pink patch is just another swindle. There is no scientific data that indicate effectiveness of the pink patch as a weight loss aid. Moreover, any weight loss product that does not recommend exercise or mentions what you can/cannot eat is always CRAP.

Therefore, all you young women who want to lose weight, save your hard earn money and stop falling for such B.S. weight loss gimmicks. The only think you will ever get from the pink patch are the “blues.” If you really want to lose weight, start by walking more and eating less. Walking is safe, free and of course, you also get to enjoy nature.

Pink Patch- Another Weight loss Scam!

2010-11-09T11:22:00.001-08:00

One thing that should be said about the weight loss industry-it does come up with very exotic products to help people lose weight.

Most of the previous weight loss treatments have focused on pills, tablets, lotions and potions. Now we have patches – just like birth control patches. You simple apply the pink patch to your skin and easily lose 3-5 pounds.

The pink patch is applied to your arm once day and the manufacturers claim that it inhibits the appetite center so you never feel hungry. The substances released from the patch work 24 hours, burn of your excess fat and keep your mood upbeat. The pink patch follows along the same lines as the hoodia patch and is intended for young women who quickly want to shed a few pounds every week. You simply apply the patch every morning, drink a gallon of water and avoid caffeine-containing beverages.

So what are the magical ingredients in the pink patch?

The pink patch contains some exotic seaweed, focus vesiculosis, which has been touted to decrease fat by increasing your metabolism. There is also yerba mate, 5-HTP, zinc, flaxseed oil, lecithin and carnitine (PS-None of these ingredients have ever been shown to help anyone lose weight). The manufacturers do not even recommend exercise with this patch, nor is there a limit on your calorie intake.