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Photo credit: Public domain – Gregory Maguire was inspired by a line in the original 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz."

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‘Wicked’ author reveals subtle clue in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ that Glinda and Elphaba were friends

Annie Reneau

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An Operation Smile volunteer reverses an oxygen mask so a child with a cleft condition can blow a bubble for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Operation Smile Photos)

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How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

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5/11/2026
Photo credit: Public domain, Tenor – The two witches in "The Wizard of Oz" clearly had a history together.

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‘Wicked’ author shares the one ‘Wizard of Oz’ line that inspired Elphaba and Glinda’s story

Annie Reneau

1/9/2026
Photo credit: Public domain – The two witches in "The Wizard of Oz" clearly had a history together.

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‘Wicked’ author says one line in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ inspired Elphaba and Glinda’s backstory

Annie Reneau

7/16/2025
Photo credit: Public domain – Gregory Maguire was inspired by a line in the original 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz."

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‘Wicked’ author reveals how one line in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ inspired Elphaba and Glinda’s story

Annie Reneau

5/3/2025