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#65202. lanfranco
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This influential philosopher and social reformer made a stipulation in his will that has caused problems for a certain well-known university, where the testamentary condition has repeatedly inspired student pranks and necessitated preventive measures. Nevertheless, the individual in question continues to appear at various functions. Who was he?
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JaneofGaunt
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This could be poor old Jeremy Bentham who played a part in the establishment of University College, London, and whose will stipulated that he be preserved in a wooden cabinet and put on display at the university. This was done, but he's been taken out and put back several times over the years.
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Bentham
Apr 30 06, 6:37 PM
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lanfranco
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And a yay to you, Jane!
Though I wouldn't call him "poor old Jeremy," since he did ask for it, after all.
I wonder where they're keeping the skull?
Apr 30 06, 6:40 PM
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lanfranco
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Football!? How delicious!
Thanks, Jane.
Apr 30 06, 7:15 PM
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Baloo55th
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The head usually seen with him is actually a waxwork head, from what I remember. You wouldn't get away with something like that now - Health & Safety or Department of General Interference would put a stop to it.
May 01 06, 11:15 AM
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