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rdrckcrous t1_j8nsw2s wrote

Reply to comment by themeatbridge in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow

That's a very short novel

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NeuHundred t1_j8p168z wrote

"Once upon a time there was a little sausage called Baldrick. And he lived happily ever after."

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