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A video of an alligator marching to the "Imperial March" theme from the "Star Wars" franchise has delighted almost 10 million netizens.

There's an epic theme song that plays at Austin City Limits Music Festival before any artists take the stage. When the ACL gates open — noon on Fridays, 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays ...