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TIL that Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta) is a self-proclaimed wizard. His comic Promethea was his most powerful spell and was intended to end the world. More in the comments.

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jBPn TIL From 1800 to 1929, Americans lived through 23 recessions and four depressions, or one every 4.8 years.
a8YvJ TIL that it's illegal to make or sell products with dog or cat fur in the United States
OGo9L TIL: As you get older, you need to drink more water. Over time, the thirst signals in the brain become less active and our body water composition declines. Research also suggests that people who drink more water consistently consume fewer calories on a daily basis.
4XZJb TIL Victorians didn't actually cover table legs because they were too 'sexy'
pY86e TIL about Ron Clifford, a man who survived the 9/11 attacks after his business meeting was moved to the World Trade Center. In a tragic coincidence, Ron's sister Ruth and her 4-year old daughter Juliana were both on American Airlines Flight 175, the plane that hit the South Tower.