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Why did Dumas lose the duel, but did not die?

Alexandre Dumas once participated in a duel where the participants drew lots, and the loser had to shoot himself. The lot went to Dumas, who retired to the next room. A shot rang out, and then Dumas returned to the participants with the words: "I shot, but missed."

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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