13 facts everyone gets wrong about 'Star Wars'

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• In honor of Star Wars Day, here is a round-up of 13 incorrect facts that even die-hard fans might believe.
• Contrary to popular belief, Luke could have joined the empire.
• While it is often thought that Jedi's can't have sex, according to George Lucas himself, they can and do.

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No matter how much the force may be with you, you may find these dark-side facts confusing.

Stormtroopers are good shots.

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At times their aim may seem suspect, but there are countless examples to suggest the Stormtroopers may be the best fighters in the universe. Take, for example, the fact that they slaughtered the Jedi when Order 66 was executed, and their repeated ability to defeat the rebels. And don't forget the time Stormtroopers kill Luke's Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen and a group of Jawas while framing the Sand People: Obi-Wan explains to Luke that it couldn't have been Sand People who attacked because "only Imperial stormtroopers are so precise."

Luke could have joined the empire.

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It's a quick moment in "A New Hope," but Luke Skywalker mentions to Uncle Owen that he might "transfer my application to the Academy." At that time, he could have only meant the Imperial Academy, which is why some critics and fans argue that Luke could have joined the Dark Side, despite his good intentions. However, it's entirely plausible that he would have defected just as many other rebels did.

Parsecs are a real thing.

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Many "Star Wars" fans thought George Lucas made a mistake when he had Han boast that his ship made the Kessel in under 12 parsecs." Parsecs are real, but they're a measure of distance and not time. (It would be like saying you made it to the airport in 12 miles instead of 18.) However, Lucas had an explanation based on hyperspace: Ships can't travel in a straight line during hyperspeed or they'd run into stars, planets, etc. An onboard computer must plot a safe route, and the Kessel run took 18 parsecs. By shaving off six parsecs, the Millennium Falcon's superior onboard computer pulled off an impressive feat. (Of course, Obi-Wan's wry look suggests he doesn't buy Han's boast.) Don't miss these inspiring "Star Wars" quotes every fan should know by heart.

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