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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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Resources:
13 Facts About L. Frank Baum’s 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz' | Mental Floss

Disney releases “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” - HISTORY

The Making of The Wizard of Oz by Aljean Harmetz

The Magical Wizard Of Oz Festival In Minnesota You Don’t Want To Miss (onlyinyourstate.com)

Leonardo DiCaprio Buys 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers | Culver City, CA Patch

Judy Garland's stolen ruby slippers found after 13 years - BBC News

Who Stole the Ruby Slippers? | Minnesota Monthly

Wizard of Oz Munchkins didn't just grope Judy Garland - they were also drunks and sex-mad hellraisers - Mirror Online

Dorothy’s stolen ruby slippers: a bizarre tale of obsession, small-town gossip and a police hunt that took 13 years | The Star

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