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Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889. Chaplin was a hero of Walt Disney’s. At just 13 years old, Walt participated in Chaplin look alike contests in Kansas City. Reflecting on those days, he recalled, “I’d join the line with a bunch of other guys. I’d improvise, twirl my cane, and handle my gloves. Sometimes I’d win $3, sometimes $2.50, or just enough for the bus fare. I even made my own wig from old pipe stuffing.” Known for his perfectionism, Chaplin was famous for shooting hundreds of t

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