* In the movie "Aliens," the character of Ellen Ripley was originally written as a male character, but it was later changed to a female role, which became an iconic portrayal by Sigourney Weaver.

* The iconic "Star Trek" character Spock's trademark Vulcan salute was actually inspired by a Jewish hand gesture used during the blessing of the Torah.

* The spaceship Serenity in the TV show "Firefly" was named after a battle in the American Civil War.

* The famous line "May the Force be with you" from the "Star Wars" franchise was ranked as the 8th greatest movie quote of all time by the American Film Institute.

* The movie "Blade Runner" was initially a box office disappointment but later gained a cult following, becoming one of the most influential science fiction films of all time.

* The "Star Trek" TV show was the first to feature an interracial kiss on American television between Captain Kirk and Lieutenant Uhura.

* The iconic Millennium Falcon spaceship in "Star Wars" was partially inspired by a hamburger with an olive on the side.

* The TV show "The X-Files" popularized the phrase "I want to believe" with its exploration of extraterrestrial phenomena.

* The spaceship in the TV show "Battlestar Galactica" was named Galactica after a famous World War II aircraft carrier.

* In the movie "The Matrix," the character Neo's name is an anagram for "one," symbolizing his role as "The One" who can manipulate the Matrix.

* The iconic robot character R2-D2 from "Star Wars" was operated by actor Kenny Baker, who controlled the droid from inside the robot costume.

* The TV show "Futurama" contains numerous hidden jokes and references, including mathematical equations and obscure pop culture nods.

* In the movie "Interstellar," the black hole depicted was based on accurate scientific theories and was visualized in collaboration with renowned physicist Kip Thorne.

* The character Yoda from "Star Wars" was originally intended to be played by a monkey wearing a mask and carrying a cane before the decision to make Yoda a puppet was made.

* The movie "The Fifth Element" was the most expensive European film ever made at the time of its release in 1997.

* The TV show "The Expanse" is praised for its realistic depiction of space physics and its accurate portrayal of the challenges faced by humans living in space.

* The iconic phrase "Beam me up, Scotty" was never actually said in any episode of the original "Star Trek" series.