The Wizard of Oz is an iconic movie with many dark secrets and rumors. During the film, several people were injured, the paint was toxic, the snow was made of asbestos, and the costumes were extremely difficult to wear. There may be some dark history, but the result was a movie of pure magic and imagination.
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13 Facts About L. Frank Baum’s 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz' | Mental Floss
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Leonardo DiCaprio Buys 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers | Culver City, CA Patch
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