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TIL that Mr. Rogers was an ordained minister and a lifelong republican.

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m1RNO TIL that the can-can was originally considered scandalous, and attempts were made to suppress it and arrest performers. The dance involves high kicks, and women’s underwear at the time had an open crotch.
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