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This is incredible
"The Tooth Worm as Hell's Demon,” 18th century. The two halves open to reveal a scene about the infernal torments of a tooth worms, which people believed caused cavities. Complete with mini skulls, hellfire, and naked people wielding clubs.
February 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This will always be one of the best photos ever taken. RIP Marianne Faithful
January 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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the difference between occult books written in needlessly obscure language because the author thought that was a desired aspect of older texts and occult books written in clear language by authors who understand that the writers of older sources were hiding from the religion police
January 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.
November 30, 2024 at 9:44 PM
After 8 years Twitter has today decided that I am not human and has restricted my account so it looks like this is my home from now on.
November 18, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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Since moving here from the hellscape that is X, my feed is somehow now full of posts about how awesome libraries are and I am HERE FOR IT! Support your local libraries, they provide a warm space safe for everyone and the free gift of knowledge!
November 15, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Joined yesterday and while I may have no followers I have a timeline full of art and literature, I like this place.
November 14, 2024 at 12:42 PM