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TIL that Poland once had a president named 'Son of Naruto' who was assassinated 5 days into taking office. Gabriel, Son of Naruto was accused of being an Atheist, a Freemason, and a Jew. Son of Naruto has no relationship to either the popular anime character or the anime series, both named Naruto

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