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TIL that in 2011 during a primary debate, candidate Rick Perry tried to name three federal departments he wanted to eliminate but forgot the Department of Energy and ended with "Oops." The moment is widely blamed for damaging his campaign. In 2017, he was confirmed Secretary of Energy.

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