In the center lay the exploded carcass of a lonely sperm wh… - Douglas Adams

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In the center lay the exploded carcass of a lonely sperm whale that hadn't lived long enough to be disappointed with its lot.

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Douglas Noel Adams (11 March 1952 – 11 May 2001) was an English author and satirist, best known for his The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy scripts and books.

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