Today is the birthday of French author, Jules Verne, born this date in the year of our Lord 1828. The following are some interesting tidbits concerning this man:
*often referred to as "the Father of Science Fiction"
*second most translated author (Agatha Christie is first)
*co-authored an one-act operetta
*Served as a city councilman for 15 years
*predicted: automobiles, the Internet, television, air conditioning, jukeboxes, electricity
One of his most famous quotes came at the ripe, old age of 12. Jules had attempted to stow away on a ship bound for India. He was caught and severely whipped by his father, at which time he lamented, "I shall from now on only travel in my imagination."
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