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10 Ikea secrets that will surprise you

Ikea has a museum!? And other fun facts about the mega-successful furniture retailer.
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10 Ikea secrets that will surprise you

With 340 stores in 28 countries, Ikea is known worldwide for its iconic Billy bookcases, delicious meatballs and massive blue bags. But the omnipresent Swedish company has a few intriguing surprises hidden among its Allen-key assembled furniture.

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