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Gordon Bennett, the man who burned money instead of carrying it

New Delhi: Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he took every opportunity to live life as a playboy; his wild lifestyle and extravagant spending gained him notoriety in high society.  James Gordon Bennett,



This man took absolutely no hesitation whatsoever in burning more money than most people would see in a lifetime just because it wouldn't fit into his pocket. 



On one occasion, at a New Year's party (1877) being held by his fiancee's father, he got so stupifyingly drunk as to mistake the fireplace for a toilet and proceeded to urinate in front of his prospective in-laws and their guests.  



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