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5 things Chris Hadfield did that amazed us

This is a compilation of videos from Chris Hadfield during his 6 month stint on the ISS which I found on the CBC News website. Canadians were enthralled during  his time as station commander by the incredible pictures he shared with his frequent tweets and the many video conferences he participated in from orbit during which he was questioned by school children and others. From singing a song written for the occasion by Ed Robertson of the Bare Naked Ladies and his homage to David Bowie to videos where he showed off some Canadian delicacies sent to him by a re-supply ship, Hadfield's conduct fueled an authentic sense of national pride as demonstrated by his humor and civility.

 Way to go Commander Hadfield... and welcome home, eh?

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