A @Comic_Con State of Mind: If LightSabers are made of light, they would just pass through one another. Useless for defense.
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@neiltyson@philtastic LightSaber was actually the brand name. They are plasma sabers.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson@philtastic would be, as many things are, an inaccurate name scientifically but easier for the general public to glam on toThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson@philtastic surely nobody is forgetting that the Force exists in that universe! Gotta be relevantThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson@philtastic but plasma emits light so it could still be called a light saber.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson@philtastic can plasma emit light? Checkmate!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson@philtastic Would they still make sparks if they contacted? Or just bounce off?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@neiltyson Maybe Plasma Saber was trademarked already…? ;)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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