Jeremy Bentham’s Auto-Icon | 100 Wonders | Atlas Obscura

One of my heroes, philosopher Jeremy Bentham decided that when he died his body should be made into a statue people could bring to parties. Now you see why he is my hero. Subscribe for new videos every Tues & Thurs – http://bit.ly/1PcJ14b

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