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In tonight\\u2019s relaxing read, we cover the philosophies of Buddha, Confucius, and Lao Tse, then swing back to the origins of the Roman Empire, all in less than an hour. Short history indeed!
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Read \\u201cA Short History of the World\\u201d at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35461
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Music: "Cosmic Tingles,\\u201d by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com
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