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Happy birthday, Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris turned 70 today, inspiring new interest in "facts" about the star of "Walker, Texas Ranger," which ran until 2001. Add your own favorite Chuck Norris "fact" in the comments section below.

Chuck Norris is best known for playing Cordell Walker on "Walker, Texas Ranger," a TV series big on roundhouse kicks to the head.

Chuck Norris is best known for playing Cordell Walker on "Walker, Texas Ranger," a TV series big on roundhouse kicks to the head.

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In this episode of "Walker," Chuck Norris and Gage (Judson Mills, right) are undercover in a rough Arkansas maximum-security prison. Ultimate Fighting Champion Frank Shamrock, left, played a prisoner.

One Internet "fact" about Norris: Outer space exists because it's afraid to be on the same planet with Chuck Norris.

In this episode of "Walker," Chuck Norris and Gage (Judson Mills, right) are undercover in a rough Arkansas maximum-security prison. Ultimate Fighting Champion Frank Shamrock, left, played a prisoner. One Internet "fact" about Norris: Outer space exists because it's afraid to be on the same planet with Chuck Norris.

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In 2006, Conan O'Brien aired clips of "Walker" episodes during his late-night show for months. At the same time, "facts" about the actor spread around the Internet, a series of exaggerations on the Legend of Chuck.

Another Norris "fact": There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.

In 2006, Conan O'Brien aired clips of "Walker" episodes during his late-night show for months. At the same time, "facts" about the actor spread around the Internet, a series of exaggerations on the Legend of Chuck. Another Norris "fact": There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.

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Norris made a guest appearance on "Yes, Dear" with Mike O'Malley. Norris was a martial-arts champion and teacher before becoming a TV star.

Norris made a guest appearance on "Yes, Dear" with Mike O'Malley. Norris was a martial-arts champion and teacher before becoming a TV star.

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Chuck Norris signs his book "Against All Odds" at in California in 2004.

Norris "fact": Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

Chuck Norris signs his book "Against All Odds" at in California in 2004. Norris "fact": Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

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"The Price is Right" host Bob Barker poses with Chuck Norris in 2004.

Norris "fact": Chuck Norris's tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.

"The Price is Right" host Bob Barker poses with Chuck Norris in 2004. Norris "fact": Chuck Norris's tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried.

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It's not clear why Chuck Mania caught on, but both O'Brien's show and features on CollegeHumor.com helped.

His publicist explained it like this in 2006: "There are very few people who have projected that kind of image, that kind of mythical heroism. People, especially young men, appreciate the underlying principles of that character, the morality, the dignity, the sense of right and wrong."

Another "fact": Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

It's not clear why Chuck Mania caught on, but both O'Brien's show and features on CollegeHumor.com helped. His publicist explained it like this in 2006: "There are very few people who have projected that kind of image, that kind of mythical heroism. People, especially young men, appreciate the underlying principles of that character, the morality, the dignity, the sense of right and wrong." Another "fact": Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

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In 2008, Norris explains why he's supporting Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee. He even was in an ad for Huckabee. One line from that ad: "Chuck Norris doesn't endorse; he tells America how it's gonna be."

In 2008, Norris explains why he's supporting Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee. He even was in an ad for Huckabee. One line from that ad: "Chuck Norris doesn't endorse; he tells America how it's gonna be."

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Norris and Huckabee greet people at the N.H. Veteran's Home in 2007.

"Fact": Some people wear Superman pajamas. Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas.

Norris and Huckabee greet people at the N.H. Veteran's Home in 2007. "Fact": Some people wear Superman pajamas. Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas.

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