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Urban legends surrounding The Wizard of Oz have been alive for decades, but since the dawn of the internet, they have spread like wildfire. Luckily, there’s someone that can clarify all of them once and for all. John Fricke, who could be the most trusted voice in everything regarding the Technicolor marvel, has come out to debunk most of the rumors, and shed light on what really happened during the production of one of Hollywood's most prominent classics.

Directed (mostly) by Victor Fleming, The Wizard of Oz is considered one of the most important films ever made. Nominated for several Academy Awards, the musical went on to become a classic of its time. However, several rumors have always been associated with the film, and they range from the downright hilarious to the incredibly tragic. With time, these rumors became “facts” as everyone capitalized on the popularity of conspiracy theories as the internet grew.

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Given the changing standards and values in Hollywood, several iconic movies would likely come out very differently if they were made today. That's only natural, considering that filmmaking is meant to evolve and shift with the years. Every decade has its classic releases which endure, not only as great movies, but as defining cultural moments. As such, any film that had a major cultural impact is important; it tells a vital...

As today's Google doodle celebrates 71 years of The Wizard of Oz, we present 71 things you might not know about the musical classic starring Judy Garland

1) So frightening was Margaret Hamilton's performance as the Wicked Witch of the West that most of her scenes were heavily edited or cut entirely.

2) When the script was written, the part of the Wizard had been earmarked for Wc Fields.

3) Judy Garland's white dress was actually pink as it was easier to shoot in Technicolor.

4) A sequel using the original cast was mooted, but scrapped after Garland became such a big star and Hamilton expressed doubts over the feasibility of such a project.

5) The film has numerous lines in Premiere magazine's poll to find the 100 Greatest Movie Lines. "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain" came in at No 24.

6) "There's no place like home" came in at No 11.

7) "Toto, I have...