Via Cbr.com:

As the sidekick and co-pilot on Han Solo’s starship the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca is one of the most beloved characters in “Star Wars.” Loyal and lovable, ferocious but gentle, he’s a powerful warrior as well as an expert mechanic. He’s like a giant teddy bear who could rip your arms off, but would most likely give you a hug instead.

Chewbacca has been a part of the original trilogy and made appearances in both the prequel and new trilogy, and every moment has been awesome. It’s hard to imagine “Star Wars” without Chewbacca, but the movies don’t give a lot of details about him, so let’s fix that. Here are 15 facts about our favorite Wookiee that may surprise you.

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