2025-06-27 archive

Barely There, Boldly Heard: The Story of the Thong Bikini

The thong bikini may be one of the most polarizing items of clothing ever created—provocative, defiant, and unapologetically bold. For some, it’s a scandalous symbol of excess; for others, it’s a badge of body confidence and liberation. But like all garments steeped in controversy, the thong bikini has a complex, layered story that reaches far …

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The ATM Introduced — Banking Revolutionized by a Machine

Imagine a world without the convenience of withdrawing cash anytime. Before June 27, 1967, this was reality for many. On this day, the world witnessed a quiet revolution that forever changed banking: the introduction of the first Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in London. This machine was the dawn of 24/7 access to cash and laid …

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