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Abraham Lincoln, Necromancer
The post investigates claims about Abraham Lincoln's involvement in spiritualism, finding evidence for his attendance at seances while debunking more extreme claims.
23 min read 3,489 words
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Abraham Lincoln, Ape-Man
Scott Alexander reviews a bizarre historical book claiming Abraham Lincoln had ape-like features and used spiritualism to become president.
10 min read 1,461 words