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Laika was the first animal sent into space by Russia. She was launched into space November 3, 1957 and died from stress and overheating.
In music, the Arcade Fire performs a song called Neighborhood #2 (Laika). In the song, their older brother seems to be leaving and never returning (Laika left and never came back). The chorus says that Alex, their older brother, should have been named Laika.

P.S. The Arcade Fire is amazing
"Our mother shoulda' just named you Laika
by andrew (CamelSnowMan) May 10, 2006
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