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Before humans went to space, we sent monkeys.
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These brave monkeys paved the way for some of mankind's greatest scientific discoveries.
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Scientists were able to test the "physiological and neurological stresses of space flight" on them.
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Miss Baker became the first American monkey to survive a space launch.
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Here she is before the launch. She looks excited, no?
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Miss Baker was commended for her distinguished service.
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And she was given a tremendous birthday celebration.
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Because of their sacrifice and service, we were able to send a man to the moon and we now have freeze-dried food.
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These monkeys were bold.
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They did what their country asked of them without complaining.
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Even though they were probably a little scared.
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They are trailblazers.
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And they deserve our thanks.
