10 surprising facts about Britney Spears

Britney is a natural brunette, but has been known for her iconic blonde hair since the early days.

Britney was rejected from the Mickey Mouse Club twice before finally being accepted at the age of 11.

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Britney was named after the character Brittany from the 1960s TV show "Green Acres."

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Britney has a black belt in Taekwondo.

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Britney has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists.

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Britney has a fear of snakes, which was famously exploited during her 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Britney's hit song "Toxic" was originally written for Kylie Minogue, but she turned it down.

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Britney was once engaged to actor and musician Jason Trawick, but they called off in 2013.

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Britney has written a book, "Stages," which includes poetry, personal photos, and quotes.

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Britney is a big fan of Starbucks and is often seen with a drink from the coffee chain.

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