“This drink, I like it! ANOTHER!”
Thor: Ragnarok is almost here…
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…and we are SUPER excited!
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In honor of the Asgardian God of Thunder, here are some facts about Thor’s mythology, comics, and movies…
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Thor originates from Norse Mythology.
Okay, this isn’t exactly news, but a good reminder to start us off.
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Walt Simpson, writer/artist of many Thor comics, had a cameo in the first Thor film…
There he is laughing it up with our girl, Sif.
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… and Joss Whedon directed the end credits scene in Thor.
Which obviously sets us up for the first Avengers movie.
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Thor was born in a cave in Norway.
Thor was born in Midgard (Earth) to Odin and Gaea, but was raised in Asgard by Odin and his wife, Frigga.
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Real scientists worked on the Thor movies to help with the plausibility.
“Jane’s better.”
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The Mighty Thor first appeared in the comic Journey Into Mystery #83 in 1952.
Welcome to Marvel, friend!
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Asgardians aren’t technically immortal.
They eat Golden Apples of Idunn, which prolongs their lifespan.
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Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, once allowed its handler to time travel…
So. Badass.
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…and Mjolnir isn’t his only tool.
The Belt of Strength, or Megingjord, DOUBLES Thor’s strength. This is pretty incredible considering how strong he is already.
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Tom Hiddleston originally auditioned to be Thor.
Thankfully, he got the part of Loki instead.
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Loki isn’t his only brother! He also has a half-brother named Atum.
And he’s a literal God-eater.
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“Ragnarok” means “Twilight of the Gods” or “the doom of the gods.”
IS THOR GOING TO BE OKAY???
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One of Thor’s famous stories in Norse mythology is included in Hymir’s Poem.
In this story, Thor ~almost~ catches his enemy, Jörmungandr (the World Serpent). Better luck next time, bud.
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Stan Lee wanted to play Odin.
Luckily, he was happy with Anthony Hopkins’ performance.
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Before being worthy of Mjolnir, Thor wielded a battle axe called Jarnbjorn.
And it sounds like we’ll be getting a glimpse of it in Infinity War.
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Jeff Goldblum once sold pencils to prisons.
Okay, this has nothing to do with Thor, but we’re VERY excited that Jeff Goldblum is going to be in Ragnarok.
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Patty Jenkins, director of Wonder Woman, almost directed Thor 2.
A “Romeo-and-Juliet-Esque Space Opera” sounds pretty awesome, tbh.
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Thor has a couple of pet goats.
Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder (both great name options for doggos, btw) pull Thor’s chariot. In Norse mythology, they’re called Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr.
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The role of Thor almost went to Chris’ brother, Liam Hemsworth.
But don’t feel bad for Liam. He has Hunger Games money AND the love of Miley Cyrus.
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There’s a kickass female Thor, who was revealed to be Jane Foster.
SOMEONE MAKE THIS MOVIE.
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Over thirty different hammers were made for the sequel, Thor: The Dark World…
Impressive.
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Cate Blanchett’s character in Ragnarok is Marvel’s FIRST female movie villain.
WTF, Marvel?!
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Loki once turned Thor into a frog as a PRANK.
Not to be confused with Throg.
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Before playing Marvel villain Kingpin on Daredevil, Vincent D’Onofrio (kind of) played the Mighty Thor in Adventures In Babysitting.
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Alan Taylor, director of Thor: The Dark World, hated the end credits scene.
The scene was directed by James Gunn of Guardians of the Galaxy fame.
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Comic book fan-favorite, Beta Ray Bill, is one of the few worthy enough to lift Mjolnir.
You go, Beta Ray Bill!
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You won’t see Natalie Portman in Thor: Ragnarok…
Unfortunately, you won’t’ see Jaimie Alexander, either.
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…but we’re getting a Thor/Hulk bromance instead.
Remember when Mark Ruffalo accidentally live-streamed part of the new movie? Bless that adorable man.
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Chris Hemsworth upped his workout regime when he found out Thor was going to be sleeveless in Ragnarok.
HOT DAMN.
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WE LOVE YOU, THOR!!!
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