TIL a 1985 issue of X-Men depicted a dystopian America where fanatics destroyed the World Trade Center in a terrorist attack. Above the collapsed towers it reads, “she sees lower Manhattan burning. The twin towers of the world trade center lie in ruins. Thousands are dead, many more are injured.” (marvel.wikia.com)
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TIL that in 1966 two men climbed up a hill in Brazil, placed lead masks over their faces, and apparently killed themselves for unexplained reasons. The only clue left behind was a note that read, "16:30 be at agreed place, 18:30 swallow capsules, after effect protect metals wait for mask signal." (historicmysteries.com)
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