Terry Pratchett

"A Thaum is the basic unit of magical strength. It has been universally established as the amount of magic needed to create one small white pigeon or three normal-sized billiard balls."

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Source: Terry Pratchett (2012). “The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld”, p.18, Harper Collins

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Terry Pratchett

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Terry Pratchett was a British author known for his satirical fantasy series 'Discworld', which explores complex themes through humor and wit.

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