These Are All The Major Pop Culture & Historical Moments of the Last Decade

2011: STS-135

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down at the Shuttle Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center, ending the 30-year shuttle program, which began with the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia on April 12, 1981. The 4-person crew successfully completed their mission after six months of preparation. 

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The More You Know

  • May 22nd is the least common birth date.
  • It's a tradition in Ireland that if you donated a pint of blood, they give you a pint of Guinness to replace the iron.
  • A reindeer's eyes can change colors with the seasons.
  • Only 5% of the ocean has been explored.
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