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The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler
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Barbie came as either a brunette or blond, and in 1961 red hair was added.
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In 1965, Barbie first had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut.
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In 1980, the first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie were introduced.
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The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes
