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10 Weird Stories From The Space Age That Seem Too Crazy To Believe

Darren April 3, 2026 6 min

6. Houston, Ham Sandwiches Are Illegal

6. Houston, Ham Sandwiches Are Illegal
Astronaut John Young’s corned beef sandwich incident on Gemini 3 prompted NASA’s food restrictions.

In 1965, astronaut John Young smuggled a corned beef sandwich aboard the Gemini 3 mission, causing crumbs to float in the cabin. This incident led NASA to prohibit unauthorized food items on future flights. (csmonitor.com)

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