How Leonard Nimoy's Roots Inspired The Vulcan Salute

grunge.com·Oct 27

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Leonard Nimoy's roots are reported to have inspired the vulcan salute, with his jewish heritage being specifically cited as the inspiration. The salute is also associated with the phrase "live long and prosper". The vulcan salute has been linked to a jewish ritual, although the details of this connection are not specified.

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