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TIL that calling the Apollo 11 landing site "Tranquility Base" was an idea Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin had right before their flight. The only person they told in advance was Charles Duke, their designated communication partner.

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WOg9 TIL ‘goodbye’ is a misspelled contraction of 'God be with ye’
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