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#Mascots. We see them everywhere. At sporting events, schools, theme parks, corporations, community events, and even in space. Beginning with Snoopy back in the 1960s, mascots have played an important role in space exploration, inspiration, and education. Sometimes, mascots bring a small but welcome reminder of home to astronauts living and working approximately 250 miles above Earth. #NationalMascotDay Take a look at this #photoessay highlighting mascots throughout history: https://ow.ly/k5Q850WaMjI

#mascots. We see them everywhere. At sporting events, schools, theme parks, corporations, community events, and even in space. Beginning with Snoopy back in the 1960s, mascots have played an important role in space exploration, inspiration, and education. Sometimes, mascots bring a small but welcome reminder of home to astronauts living and working approximately 250 miles above Earth. #NationalMascotDay

Take a look at this #photoessay highlighting mascots throughout history: ow.ly/k5Q850WaMjI ... See MoreSee Less

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