To hedge the bets he made every working day, Meriwether kept a set of rosary beads in his briefcase. - William Poundstone

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To hedge the bets he made every working day, Meriwether kept a set of rosary beads in his briefcase.

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About William Poundstone

William Poundstone is an American author, columnist, and skeptic. He has written a number of books including the Big Secrets series and a biography of Carl Sagan. He is a cousin of comedian Paula Poundstone.

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