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May the 4th be with you!

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This otherworldly desert landscape in Jordan might look familiar to 'Star Wars' fans, who today can't be blamed for blessing each other with the tired pun, 'May the Fourth be with you.' That's right, today is Star Wars Day, an annual celebration every May 4 of all things 'Star Wars.' Wadi Rum, aka Valley of the Moon, in southern Jordan, stood in for the moon Jedha in 'Rogue One,' and for the planet Pasaana in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' It is easy to see why this desolate landscape was chosen to mimic an alien world.

Wadi Rum ('wadi' means 'valley' in Arabic) is the largest valley in Jordan, cut through sandstone and granite formations. A UNESCO World Heritage protected area, Wadi Rum is singled out for its ancient rock carvings and archeological remains. Various human cultures have lived in this valley since prehistoric times.

Today, Wadi Rum is one of the most popular destinations in Jordan for tourists, particularly rock climbers and hikers. Summer temperatures routinely reach the 90s, but this being the desert, nights cool off considerably. The local Zalabieh tribe of Bedouins act as guides for tourists and coordinate activities like camel rides, horseback rides, and camping. The coastal city of Aqaba is less than 40 miles away, so if you'd like to visit Wadi Rum, put away your hyperdrive—you don't have to leave the galaxy.
"Mickey Mouse and I grew up together." - Ruthie Tompson, Disney animation checker and scene planner and one of the first women to become a member of the International Photographers Union in 1952.
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This was the first time I heard that joke! Youtube is amazing, (crappy copy of the video though).
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