Buzz Aldrin Once Punched a Conspiracy Theorist, Same Theorist Still Insisting the Moon Landing Was Fake

Buzz Aldrin Once Punched a Conspiracy Theorist WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 24: Former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin prepares to testify before the Senate Space, Science, and Competitiveness Subcommittee on Capitol Hill February 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. The committee heard testimony on the topic of "U.S. Human Exploration Goals and Commercial Space Competitiveness." (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee)

By Hunter Boyce

Back in 2002, moon landing denier Bart Sibrel confronted famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin about the legitimacy of the 1969 moon landing. Sibrel reportedly called the second man to ever step onto the moon's surface a coward and a liar. Aldrin retaliated by punching the man in the face, ultimately leading to the touted astronaut being rejoiced by some. Aldrin did not face prosecution for the strike, as it was determined that Aldrin was provoked.  Well, 17 years later, Bart Sibrel is still claiming that the moon landing was faked. Read more here.