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Jul 2021
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SMNTY Classics: The Not-So-Skimpy Histor...

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Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far cry from the modest, cumbersome swimming costumes women used to wear. Molly and Cristen discuss the history and feminist implications of the world's skimpiest swimwear in this classic episode.

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