An Astronomer Hunts a KGB Hacker

An Astronomer Hunts a KGB Hacker

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January 25, 1908. Harry Houdini is the most famous magician in America. He’s known for his escapes – from handcuffs, boxes, jail cells, even a giant football. But the escape act is getting old, and ticket sales aren’t what they used to be. And on this day, an under-capacity audie ...  Show more

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