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Let's travel back to the early 17th century and wander through the crowded streets of London. In June 1660, on the banks of the Thames River, a strange event occurred by a man named Sir John Denham.

Denham, known as a prominent figure serving in Parliament at the time, spotted something curious as he walked along the river. It was a book floating on the surface of the river! It was an incredible sight, and Denham immediately rented a boat to catch the book.

When he retrieved the book, he was curious about its contents and flipped through the pages. He discovered that the book belonged to the famous English writer and philosopher Francis Bacon from the early 1600s. However, what was even more intriguing was that the book's pages were completely dried out and unreadable, rather than being soaked in water.

This event sparked great curiosity and speculation at the time. Some claimed it was a supernatural occurrence and believed it to be a kind of 