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What is the thickest book you own? (lemmy.world)
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What is the thickest book on your shelf?

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I have a dictionary of English's most unpronouncable words (90% of it is simply medical or other scientific words). It's like 2 feet thick and as big as a coffee table.

I only bought it because of its absurd size and it is also the most expensive book I own (IIRC it was about $200).