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Frankenstein Versus the Volcano

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Year Without Summer by Mary Shelley

The work was initially published anonymously, with a preface by percy shelley. It both captivated and scandalized its readers. Mary's own experience of creating life and experiencing great loss is imagined against a backdrop of awe inspiring electrical storms. That year without summer had given us a story for the ages. But the human cost of that spectacular backdrop had been greater than mary or any of them could possibly know. Giko asks, would you love a chance to save some money on insurance? Of course you would. After all, who doesn't love a great deal, right? Simply go to giko dot com to get a rate quote.

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