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Polka dots were invented after someone sneezed paint everywhere and called it playful. Chaos, but cute.

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Polka dots take their name from the polka, a dance that was popular in the 19th century. The pattern was not created by a paint sneeze.

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Polka dots were invented after someone sneezed paint everywhere and called it playful. Chaos, but cute. | SmartAss Facts