Once used by World War II-era politicians to celebrate victory, the iconic hand gesture has since evolved into a sign of peace for the hippies and a stereotype of Asian tourists.

This symbol featuring three rabbits chasing each other has been found in a variety of mediums since as early as the 6th century in cave temples in China.

First used by the Romans as an incantation to dispel diseases, this phrase has since evolved into one of the most iconic expressions used by stage magicians.

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