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5 of the strangest books ever written

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“If you would not be forgotten / As soon as you are dead and rotten / Either write things worth reading / or do things worth the writing.” This rhythmic quip comes from the 1738 edition of Ben Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack. It must have really spoken to Franklin, as he was a fellow with several books and well-publicized achievements to his name (and many pen names). In fact, many people have taken this advice to heart over the centuries, fo…

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5 of the strangest books ever written

“If you would not be forgotten / As soon as you are dead and rotten / Either write things worth reading / or do things worth the writing.” This rhythmic quip comes from the 1738 edition of Ben Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack. It must have really spoken to Franklin, as he was a fellow with several books and well-publicized achievements to his name (and many pen names). In fact, many people have taken this advice to heart over the centuries, fo…

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