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A few years ago, he told a journalist, “For me, the great purposes in life are to have as many adventures as possible, to brighten the lives of as many as possible, and to leave this old world a little bit better place.”

 

 

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Fred-Birchmores-Amazing-Bicycle-Trip-Around-the-World.html?c=y&page=2

 

http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2011-11-29/birchmore-hospitalized-100th-birthday