1. Barbie is just a nickname.
Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. She's named after the daughter of Mattel's co-founders, Ruth and Elliot Handler. (BONUS: Their son's name is Kenneth.)
2. You're probably not Barbie's biggest fan
German woman Bettina Dorfmann holds the Guinness Book of World Records for having the biggest Barbie collection in the world. She's been collecting since 1993, and owns 15,000 different kinds.
3. A Swiss older lady was the inspiration for Barbie.
Ruth Handler was inspired to create Barbie after seeing the 'Bild Lilli' doll in Switzerland, and noticed her daughter liked playing with dolls that resembled older woman, instead of babies.
4. Barbie's first outfit was not pink.
The first doll wore a black and white-striped bathing suit and was sold for $3.5. Ken and Barbie's relationship was once on the rocks.
Things between Barbie and longtime boyfriend Ken fizzled in 2004, causing them to split up after 43 years together.
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