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a female reporter attempted to recreate the famous novel Around The World In 80 Days . Not only did she complete it with eight days to spare, she made a detour to interview Jules Verne, the original author.

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Fun Fact: a female reporter attempted to recreate the famous novel “Around The World In 80 Days”. Not only did she complete it with eight days to spare, she made a detour to interview Jules Verne, the original author.

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