The Hidden Meaning Behind Cutting off HANDS in Star Wars - Star Wars Explained

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The Hidden Meaning Behind Cutting off HANDS in Star Wars - Star Wars Explained

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In Star Wars, we've seen countless hands cut off...not limbs, but hands in particular. Why is this? It's more than just a Star Wars thing. There's a hidden meaning, and a very cool book reveals it in this episode.
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