The Week in Star Wars: Silent Film and Traceroute Scroll

So, here are a couple of items for you Star Wars fans out there.

First, here’s the “I am your father” scene from Empire, rendered as a silent film:

(via @brainpicker)

Second, you should open a terminal window on your computer right now and type in the following command:

traceroute 216.81.59.173

It might take some time, since a lot of people are doing this right now, but the wait is worth it. (Assuming you’re a huge dork.)

If you don’t know how to open a terminal window, consult your friend with the thickest neck beard. They should be able to help you.

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