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mahatmakanejeeves

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Mon May 22, 2023, 07:21 AM May 2023

On this day, May 22, 1813, Richard Wagner was born.

Fri May 22, 2020: Born on this day, May 22, 1813: Richard Wagner

Hat tip, Classical WETA 90.9 FM

Richard Wagner

As Mark Twain said, "Wagner's music is better than it sounds."

Source: - Mark Twain's Autobiography (re-quoting humorist Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye)

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On this day, May 22, 1813, Richard Wagner was born. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves May 2023 OP
The Mark Twain quote is something that you would have expected from Yogi. 3Hotdogs May 2023 #1
The part where the school kids are lined up and led into hiding. 3Hotdogs May 2023 #2
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