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Inflatable Owls on Space Shuttles
- NASA disguised space shuttles with inflatable owls to deter woodpeckers from damaging fuel tanks.
- This quirky solution highlights NASA's creative approach to problem-solving.
Hypnosis for Swearing Astronaut
- Astronaut Charlie Duke, known for his colorful language, was hypnotized before going to the moon to prevent swearing during broadcasts.
- He compensated for his suppressed swearing by singing.
Stolen Anti-Piracy Music
- Ironically, the music for an anti-piracy ad was stolen.
- The composer, Melchior Reichveldt, had to fight for compensation after hearing his music on a Harry Potter DVD.