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The Man Who Couldn’t Be Hanged

A Remarkable Tale of Survival from Victorian England An illustration of a Victorian-era execution Historical Context Remarkable Elements of Lee's Case Triple Failure The trap door mechanism failed not once, but three separate times. After each failure, the executioner and prison staff tested the mechanism immediately afterward, finding it in perfect working order. Merciful Authorities Victorian justice was not known for its mercy, yet officials recognized the extraordinary nature of the situation and commuted Lee's...

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Gary Vaynerchuk’s CRUSH IT Book Tour

I got to meet Gary Vaynerchuk who is one of my idols at a book tour in Berkeley tonight.  Tyler was really good for the first twenty minutes of his presentation, but I decided to take him outside to play because I could tell I was pushing my luck.  In Gary's book (only a quarter of the way through it) he talks about making family first, so I was living that tonight!  Gary was extremely...

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The Little Engine That Could

Now that I am reading lots of kids books again, it is interesting to look at what we teach children and what we end up doing with the information as we become older.  When growing up we tend to learn to forget what is possible, we better understand our capabilities, we doubt ourselves, we let others tell us what we can and cannot do.  When you ask a young child if they can do something,...

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Book: Orbit – Inspiring Stories of Ordinary People Who Led Extraordinary Lives…

Obit: Stories of Ordinary Lives Discovering Wisdom in Final Farewells Key Themes Join the Conversation Have you read any books that changed your perspective on life and death? Share your recommendations in the comments below!

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