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Mary M's avatar

Another gem from Jack. Thanks for the diversion.

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Sheila Eldred's avatar

Loved this one about the notorious tub. I did used to love a nice hot bath on a cold winter's night but the quick shower anymore does the trick as well. It's always such a pleasure to see what history you know so much about and share. Thank you

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Rachel Simon's avatar

Funny -Spoiler

"Mencken admitted that none of it was true. He had written the essay as a “jocosity” to distract readers from the grim news of the Great War. " Menken had quite the visual and wild imagination.

Thank you for

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phyllis palmer's avatar

Oh Jack, so funny and so absurd. An especially good article for me, a claw foot tub enthusiast.

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Michael Cass's avatar

That's it, no more bubble baths for me!

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Jack Kelly's avatar

Just saying "phthisic" can get you in trouble.

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