Neil DeGrasse Tyson explains what 'shoot for the moon' actually means

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson explains what 'shoot for the moon' actually means
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StarTalk Radio Host Neil deGrasse Tyson knows a thing or two about the cosmos. He explains what 'shoot for the moon' really means and offers a more accurate alternative.

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