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Welcome to History's Not Boring with Mira and Finn! Did you know that the most famous astronaut in the world got his pilot’s license before he was even allowed to drive a car?! It's true! Join us as we blast off into the incredible life of Neil Armstrong. Ever since he was two years old, Neil was totally obsessed with airplanes. He grew up to fly super-fast fighter jets and test the daring X-15 rocket plane that zoomed all the way to the edge of space! But his biggest adventure was yet to come. In 1969, Neil commanded the historic Apollo 11 mission and became the very first human being to step foot on the Moon! You'll hear all about that famous moment and his legendary words, 'one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.' But here is the wildest part: even though he was a global hero, Neil didn't want to be famous at all! Instead of acting like a huge celebrity, he spent the rest of his life as a quiet teacher and engineer. Buckle up and get ready for a rocket-fueled adventure!