Random 80s Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know

Neil Armstrong Said ‘No’ To MTV

When MTV premiered in the 1980s, their whole brand was based around landing on the moon (which can still be seen today). They wanted to use Neil Armstrong’s “One Small Step” quote, but Armstrong didn’t give them the rights.

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The More You Know

  • Benjamin Franklin was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
  • Yosemite means "those who kill."
  • The fastest gust of wind ever recorded on Earth was 253 miles per hour.
  • The Japanese created a smoke alarm for those who can't hear, which pumps super-spicy wasabi mist into the air to alert them.
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