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The weird origins of Humpty Dumpty
Who exactly is the famous nursery rhyme character?
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What do Richard III, a strong alcoholic beverage, and a looking glass have in common? Well, they are all associated with Humpty Dumpty, one of the most popular nursery rhymes in the English language. But how exactly did this 18th-century children's poem evolve, and what's behind the puzzling lyrics?
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