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362-The Leatherman

Futility Closet by Greg Ross

Oct 25, 202133:14Society & Culture

In 1856, a mysterious man appeared on the roads of Connecticut and New York, dressed in leather, speaking to no one, and always on the move. He became famous for his circuits through the area, which he followed with rema...

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