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Though the art and architecture of the fair were mostly destroyed, as was intended, its curious cultural legacy was not.

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Many people misremember the iconic line, likely confusing the animated Disney film with the original fairy tale.

The head of JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s European business is relocating to New York while continuing to run the lender’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business.