Happy Birthday Chuck Norris: King of Internet Memes

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Christine Erickson
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Happy Birthday Chuck Norris: King of Internet Memes

What do you get the manliest man in the world for his birthday? A roundhouse kick roundup of Chuck Norris facts, that's what.

Today, meme king Chuck Norris turns 72, and to celebrate, we're tearing through lead with our teeth, wrestling grizzly bears and drinking whiskey for breakfast. Just kidding. (Or are we?)

The former Walker, Texas Ranger star is known for being the epitome of all that is manly, which the web has played off of for years -- thus, Chuck Norris facts were born and soon turned viral. The facts include anything that has to do with his strength, tough attitude, superhuman capabilty or endurance. The meme has become so well-known, even advertisers have cashed in on the action.

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Fun fact about Chuck Norris facts? According to YouTube, the state that loves Chuck Norris the most is Alaska, which generates the most search results.

In honor of his birthday, we've rounded up 10 of our favorite facts from the popular Twitter handle @chuck_facts. What's your favorite fact? Let us know in the comments.

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