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8: History of Everything: The Tale of Timothy Dexter

History of Everything

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Whale Bone - The Plastic of Its Day

Whale bone was used for everything from corsets to buggy whips. The material made your waist thinner because it's a very sturdy, tough material. It would crush your ribcage in and then at the same time, it would perk your breasts up. Tini: "I literally saw that at the worst time"

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