First Muslim in Space

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She was born in Iran, and made a fortune in computer related business...and will fly with the Russians as a Space tourist.

When Barry Goldwater was running for president, comedian Harry Golden remarked: Barry Goldwater: I knew that the first Jewish President would be Episcopalian...

So maybe it's not ironic that the first Muslim in space would be an American woman...

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