In 1969, three of the astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission that landed on the moon were involved in Masonic lodges.
Coincidentally, it also takes a quorum of three masons to establish a new lodge.
You see where this is going, correct?
Buzz Aldrin
GOT A SPECIAL DEPUTATION TO CLAIM A MASONIC LODGE FOR TEXAS ON THE MOON. And apparently that lodge, Tranquility Lodge 2000, still exists, albeit here on earth in Texas.
How is this not already the stuff of a million conspiracy theories? Also, how badass is that?
This fun bit of history brought to you by the
George Washington National Masonic Memorial, which is totally worth a visit if you happen to be in greater DC.