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Barlie Remains a Living Doll

ittle could Ruth Handler have realized that her first foray into the world of dolls would help create an America icon, a touchstone of cultural politics and one of the most amazing success stories in the history of children's toys – all while laying the foundation for a hit movie—Barbie, naturally— starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling,

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