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The phrase "a funny thing of" is not correct and does not sound natural in written English.
It may be intended to introduce a humorous anecdote or observation, but the phrasing is awkward.
Example: "A funny thing of my childhood was how I used to believe in monsters under my bed."
Alternatives: "a funny thing about" or "an amusing aspect of".
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History has a funny thing of repeating itself.
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