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Quote by Lawrence Oates

“I am just going outside and I may be some time”

Quote by Lawrence Oates

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Lawrence Oates, a British explorer born on March 17, 1880, and died on the same day in 1912. He was a member of the British Antarctic Expedition and is known for his heroic actions in extreme conditions. more

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