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The Ridiculously Ambitious History of the World's Fair, Part One: A Crazy Plan, and Crazy Success

Ridiculous History

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Whimsical History of the World's Fair

This chapter explores the intriguing origins of the World's Fair, emphasizing the vision of a pioneer linked to Queen Victoria and the democratization of science. Blending humor with historical anecdotes, it also discusses amusing connections to body piercings and the unconventional world of Civil War-era submarines.

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