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Saddam Hussein Part 3: Oil and the Ayatollah

Real Dictators

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Saddam Hussein's Paranoia and Control

This chapter delves into Saddam Hussein's approach to maintaining power and control over his inner circle, highlighting his paranoia and fear of germs. It also explores the stressful job of cooking for Saddam and recounts a prank he played on his guests with hot sauce.

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