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The first “drop the beat” command was issued by a king. The …
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The first “drop the beat” command was issued by a king. The beat dropped, the monarchy followed later.
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The first “drop the beat” command was issued by a king. The beat dropped, the monarchy followed later. | SmartAss Facts