21 Fandom Facts
You have to be a true fan to complain about Star Trek being interrupted to show the moon landing -live! This week’s mental_floss List Show looks at stories from different fandoms, from the world of Jane Austen’s fiction to the TV shows of the 21st century. These fans gained a lot of power when the internet allowed them to come together in numbers, and they aren't afraid to use that power. Is your favorite group of fans represented here?
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In 2009, Vocaloid fans were able to gather more than the 10,000 signatures needed to have Hatsune Miku's likeness engraved on an aluminum plate that was part of the Japanese "Akatsuki" Venus probe.
http://www.vocaloidism.com/lets-help-send-miku-to-venus/