stackyFACTSThe universe possesses a deeply sick sense of literary irony.
The universe possesses a deeply sick sense of literary irony. Camus, the famous existentialist philosopher, once allegedly remarked that dying in a car crash would be the most absurd, meaningless way to die. Naturally, his publisher later convinced him to skip the train and ride back to Paris in a fast sports car. The car hit a tree, killing Camus instantly. Police found the completely valid, unused train ticket resting quietly in his coat pocket.
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