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“Texans ignore "better," long ago forgot the useless word "good." Everything in Texas is "best."”

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Edward Smith
Edward Smith

Edward Smith, a British naval officer, is renowned for his role in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. He was born on January 27, 1850, and died on April 15, 1912. more

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