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    From Schtroumpfs to Global Phenomenon

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    Discover how the Smurfs evolved from a forgotten word at a Belgian dinner table into a worldwide cultural empire, and the surprising European origins behind the little blue characters many assume are American.

    From Schtroumpfs to Global Phenomenon

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    The core appeal of the Smurfs—this idea of a harmonious community where everyone has a role and they work together to solve problems—is pretty universal.

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