November 12, 1840

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! on this date in 1840, the famous and talented sculptor Auguste Rodin was born in Paris, France. His most widely known works of art are “The Kiss” and “The Thinker” and his least known works were the unpopular “Dog Humps Leg” and his follow-up piece “Man Kicks Dog”. Art historians surmised that Rodin wasn’t really found of dogs.

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Born in North Georgia and educated at some very fine public institutions. Real education started after graduating from college and then getting married and raising two boys. Has the ability to see the funny and absurd in most things and will always remark on it, even if it means getting the stink-eye from his victims.
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