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Notable childhood quirks of famous stars and leaders
A World Features Syndicate roundup lists early life oddities and milestones. Muhammad Ali allegedly knocked out his mom’s tooth as a child while Frank Sinatra’s birth weight is cited as 13 percent of some measure. Judy Garland performed on stage at age two. Lenin reportedly did not walk until age three. Jimmy Carter read War and Peace at age twelve. Shirley Temple walked at thirteen months and began dance lessons at age three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muhammad Ali
Frank Sinatra
Judy Garland
Lenin
Jimmy Carter
Shirley Temple
World Features Syndicate