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Did we not say that the libraries will triumph? Hmm, probably not those exact words, but it was on our list. Today, we bring you the story of a library that defies the odds, and a man who loved books. Reading this story made us cry, especially because we identified with Rudy Eiler and the library he wanted.

And it’s our kind of joint:

“How to Get Filthy Rich, Even If You’re Flat Broke” recommends reading obituaries so you can assume a dead man’s identity to throw creditors off the hunt. “Adventures in Science with Doris and Billy” — circa 1945 — advises: “If you could fly in an airplane to the moon, you might reach it in about 100 days.”

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