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First post to the sub has to be the great, late James Randi.

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[โ€“] BoxesOfPepe@lemmy.one 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Can't ever get enough James Randi. Anyone seen "An Honest Liar"? It's still on my list

[โ€“] justhach@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Really good biography, with a pretty dramatic twist. Definitely recommended.