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The Comet Quackery of 1910
Ah, 1910. A time of bustling cities, Model T mayhem, and a celestial spectacle that had folks reaching for the fainting couch rather than the opera glasses. Yes, we’re talking about the return of Halley’s Comet, a cosmic visitor with a talent for sparking public panic. Back then, comets weren’t seen as the majestic icy dirtballs we know today. No, sirree. Comets were harbingers of doom, celestial omens that could rain down fire and fury upon the unsuspecting Earth. Enter the
J. William Denton
Mar 15, 2024
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