Curious, are we? [He mostly sounds amused - he can respect curiosity, even if she seems a little self-centered]

I can tell you from personal experience that at least some of us from before the 21st century aren't confused at all - and from what I've seen and read in the library, I am not missing out on a great deal.

And I know of two different people who have tried to leave via magic which warps space, though you'd have to ask them for the intricate details of the spells used. Apparently we're on a bit of an isolated plane here, though - neither of them could connect to anything at home.