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The Dark Allure of Egg Collecting

This chapter examines the obsessive practice of egg collecting, showcasing the tragic story of a collector with a vast collection juxtaposed against his personal failures. Through historical anecdotes and the moral complexities of collecting rare eggs, it highlights the ecological implications and dark history behind this peculiar obsession.

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