Short of maybe going to the DMV, there are few things we dread more than airport security and customs. We know we’re only bringing back a few bottles of export-only Blanton’s whiskey and Cantillon beer that it’s perfectly legal to transport as long as it’s properly declared, but it still gives us sweaty palms. Now imagine if you were Armstrong, Aldrin or Collins returning from the Moon only to discover you’d have to sign a customs document declaring your moon rock, moon dust and samples. In a recently republished piece–in honor of the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary we’ve been celebrating all year–it was revealed that the three Apollo 11 astronauts had to do just that. “Yes, it’s authentic,” NASA spokesperson John Yembrick told Space.com. “It was a little joke at the time.” Even if it was only a joke, it’s a fantastic piece of history and one more reason to celebrate Apollo 11.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
