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Ilhan Omar faced widespread mockery after appearing to misread 'II' as '11' in Roman numerals during a reference to World War II on a teleprompter. Critics highlighted her confusion over the basic numeral system, sparking viral memes and debates on education and history knowledge. The incident drew comparisons to pop culture moments like Bart Simpson's numeral savvy.
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