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2012: Harry Potter Ends

Harry Potter charmed the hearts of children everywhere since the late 90s, and when the final film was released — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 — the phenomenon came to an emotional close. Of course, the Potter universe still lives on now through the popular Broadway play The Cursed Child and the continuing Fantastic Beasts franchise. JK Rowling also has a popular Twitter feed where she frequently discusses Potter lore.

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The More You Know

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  • The Eiffel Tower was inaugurated the same year Nintendo was founded.
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