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Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days is the book that Michael Palin wrote to accompany the BBC TV program Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin.


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“There are many ways of seeing the world.”

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
Context: There are many ways of seeing the world. You can hang upside down from a meteor, volunteer to be the fourth stage of a three-stage rocket, or simply get in a balloon and keep going. But if it's sheer, unadulterated discomfort you're looking for, just stay on land.

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