No Such Thing As A Fish

8: No Such Thing As A Swear Word On The Moon

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Apr 25, 2014
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ANECDOTE

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.
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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.
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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.
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