Ed Helms on growing through failure
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The Bizarre Moon Missile Project: A Cold War Snafu
This chapter delves into a strange historical plan from the 1950s where the U.S. contemplated launching a nuclear missile at the moon to showcase its strength during the Cold War. It highlights the involvement of young scientist Carl Sagan and the reasons behind the plan's eventual abandonment due to potential catastrophic consequences.
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