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TIL in 1935, the Canadian government took custody of 5 identical quintuplets fearing they’d be exploited. By 1937, Canada had made them their largest tourist attraction where they starred in movies, product ads, had dolls made after them, and had 3,000 daily visitors through exhibit glass.

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