The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe

Edgar Allen Poe, a renowned American author, died under mysterious circumstances in 1849. Found beaten and in strange attire outside a Baltimore bar, his death was recorded as brain swelling. However, theories suggest he was a victim of 'cooping,' a political fraud practice where individuals were forced to vote multiple times. This theory is supported by the bar's use as a polling place. Poe's death remains a mystery, highlighting the ongoing importance of preventing voter fraud in democratic elections.

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