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Kraichgauer
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05 Feb 2026, 5:15 am

William S. Burroughs, a founder of the Beat literary movement, would have been 112 years old today, February 5th. Here's remembering one of the modern world's most unique and influential authors.


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05 Feb 2026, 5:43 am

The Naked Lunch guy?

A certain...device... was the origin of the band Steely Dan's name.


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05 Feb 2026, 3:48 pm

Tim_Tex wrote:
The Naked Lunch guy?

A certain...device... was the origin of the band Steely Dan's name.


YES, and YES, to both!


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05 Feb 2026, 8:30 pm

Kraichgauer wrote:
Tim_Tex wrote:
The Naked Lunch guy?

A certain...device... was the origin of the band Steely Dan's name.


YES, and YES, to both!


The origin of 10cc's name is equally colorful.


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