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The True Story of a Cat Named Sam
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Sam, the black and white cat that made Babington’s Tea Room in Rome famous, became a legend in his own lifetime and years later visitors asked, “Is Sam still here?”
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The Tale of a Great English Short Story
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Even the phrase, “Ladies in Lavendar” brings pleasantries to mind, but when the spinster sisters Widdington appeared in a story by William Locke, the world wondered why they were enchanted.
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The Ballad of Yukon Jake: the Masterpiece
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There was no Yukon Jake, except the fictional character who left an Iowa farm for the Yukon and became a mythical rascal. A tattered postcard is all that remains, except a few 16- page chapbooks.
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Paper: Arguably Mankind’s Most Important Invention
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Yes, there is a place where paper is the center of attention, but the reason for the exhibit is that the paper is old. Modern postcards show only a few of the many varieties.
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