Loretta Swit, George Wendt, Robert “Ed” Smylie, and Ed Gale dies

Four more memorable people passed away in early 2025.

This group starred in most of the episodes of M*A*S*H; played the rememberable “NORM” on the TV show Cheers; was one of the engineers responsible for saving the astronauts on Apollo 13; and played memorable characters such as Chucky, Howard the Duck, and the dinosaur Tasha in Land of the Lost.

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The Northrop M2F2

The M2-F2 was part of NASA’s broader research into lifting bodies.

The Northrop M2-F2 was a pioneering experimental aircraft designed to explore the feasibility of unpowered space vehicle landings. Developed in the 1960s, the M2-F2 was part of NASA’s broader research into lifting bodies—

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Black Cats

October 27 has been designated ‘Black Cat Day’ by Cats Protection in the United Kingdom.

The image of the black cat has held a prominent place in folklore, mythology, and pop culture across the world. While often linked to superstition and mystery, black cats also represent symbols of protection, good fortune, and rebellion in different societies. Their striking coat and enigmatic presence,

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NASA Railroad

DO NOT HUMP

The NASA Railroad is at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It consists of 38 miles of track connecting the mainline of the Florida East Coast Railway and trackage at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

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