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                         A reason to celebrate today

The book _Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders_
[1] appeared on the doorstep, courtesy of Bunny. I do have to wonder why she
felt it necessary to give me that book to celebrate the only time in the
history of the United States the country was not in debt [2], back in 1835
thanks to President Andrew “I regret not killing that bastard Vice President
Calhoun” Jackson. It could be for other reasons [3], but I can't be sure.

In any case, it's a very cool book. Where else could one learn about the
Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in Ochopee, Florida? Or the Lost Subway of
Cincinnati, Ohio? Lots of places to visit—oh!

[1] https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761169083/conmanlaborat-20
[2] https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2011/04/15/135423586/when-the-u-s-paid-off-the-entire-national-debt-and-why-it-didnt-last
[3] https://mostlycajun.com/wordpress/?p=40638

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