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TIL that a Prime Minister's son begged for money. Ken'ichi Yoshida was son of Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Yoshida. When they argued and father ended financial aid, Ken'ichi sat outside the International Press Club with a sign, "Prime Minister's son - penniless", forcing Shigeru to resume funds.

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