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5. Contrary to the popular Disney and Pixar movie versions, Andersen’s stories usually came to unfortunate conclusions that would today horrify our little ones to know. The Little Mermaid committed suicide, the Little Match Girl froze to death and the Steadfast Tin Soldier melted, to name a few sad fates!

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