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Before we go, here’s your random trivia of the day:

In 1965, just before Christmas, two American astronauts aboard Gemini 6 reported to Mission Control they had sighted a U.F.O. moving from north to south – and wearing a red suit.

Mission Control, which had not been a part of the prank, became tense – until they heard the sound of “Jingle Bells” being played on a harmonica backed by sleigh bells, instruments smuggled on board by the astronauts.

In fact, these instruments are said to be the first musical instruments ever played in space.

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