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TIL that Teenie Beanies are miniature Beanie Babies that were offered as McDonald's Happy Meal promotions from 1997 to 2000. At the peak of its popularity in 1998, Tennie Beanies caused many fights at McDonald's locations, resulting in police calls, criminal charges, and injuries.

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