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Aztec Popcorn
- The Aztecs wore popcorn necklaces as offerings to the gods.
- They also used popcorn as an important crop, even popping it like we do today.
Top Gun in China
- In 2011, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV used a scene from Top Gun to portray its air force's prowess.
- The irony lies in Top Gun being American propaganda, partly funded by the Pentagon for recruitment.
Lost Keys, Big Expense
- In 2003, misplaced master keys to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, home to the world's fastest computer, cost $1.7 million to replace.
- This highlights the extreme security measures protecting such vital facilities.