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TIL that in 2005, The Simpsons was dubbed into Arabic as Al-Shamshoon and heavily altered. Homer drinks soda, eats beef hot dogs, and snacks on ka'ak instead of donuts. Alcohol, pork, Moe's Tavern, and Krusty's Jewish background were all removed.

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