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“An amazing invention - but who would ever want to use one?”

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Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States, born on October 4, 1822, and died on January 17, 1893. During his presidency, he focused on maintaining national unity and restoring the economy, implementing a series of reform measures. more

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Source: Abraham Lincoln: Selected Speeches and Writings

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Source: The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde

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