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“For about 150 days a year in Venice, the sun doesn't show through the mist until noon.”

Quote by Ray Bradbury

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Ray Bradbury, born on August 22, 1920, and died on June 5, 2012, was an influential American science fiction writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound philosophical insights, which have had a profound impact on the science fiction genre. more

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