National Museums Liverpool details all the layers 18th century upper class British women were expected to wear each day. The best part? Secret, removable pockets!
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Jun 19, 2017
18th century women wore secret, removable pockets
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What to do with Confederate statues?
Could Russia teach us something about how to deal with difficult aspects of our national history? Many places in the South – from New Orleans to Louisville – are in the process of bringing down statues that glorify the Confederacy. That process raises questions about what to do with these remnants of the past. Do […]
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The world’s strongest bottle opener is also the smallest
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