Bunkers Quote by John Hodgman

“You know the old saying: "History is written by the winners. And also, the team of hand-picked historians that the winner keeps hidden away in an underground bunker".” quote by John Hodgman — Download Open image

“You know the old saying: "History is written by the winners. And also, the team of hand-picked historians that the winner keeps hidden away in an underground bunker".”

John Hodgman

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