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TIL it’s possible for amateur radio operators to call the ISS and even get a response from an off duty astronaut

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glV7 TIL before Jason Lee became a famous actor, he was a reputable professional skateboarder in the late 80s & early 90s. He had his own signature skate shoes in 1995, and is the co-founder/owner of Stereo Skateboards
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