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Ronald Reagan used jelly beans to help him quit smoking. He had a large supply of them sent to the White House every month, and he would often give them out to visitors and staff. His favorite flavor was black licorice, and there are special packages of jelly beans dedicated to him.

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Ronald Reagan used jelly beans to help him quit smoking. He had a large supply of them sent to the White House every month, and he would often give them out to visitors and staff. His favorite flavor was black licorice, and there are special packages of jelly beans dedicated to him.

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