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Man Returns Library Book 96 Years After Due Date

A Northern California man returned a book to his local library this month — an astounding 96 years after the book was originally due. The book, “A History of the United States” by Benson Lossing, was checked out in 1927 and is not in perfect shape, but the St. Helena Public Library was happy to receive it and spared the man what otherwise could have been about $1,700 in late fees. Read more

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