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The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler
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300,000 Barbie dolls were sold.
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the ken doll was invented.
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Red hair was added
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Barbie had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut
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A Twist 'N Turn Barbie was released that had a moveable body that twisted at the waist.
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Barbie did have a black friend named Christie who was introduced.
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the first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie were introduced