1. Fashion
... famous Barbie doll was introduces in 1959 with her long legs, big breasts, no hips and tiny waist. During the same era, in 1959 the US Federal Drug Administration introduced Phentermine, which is an appetite suppressant that increases the body's metabolism to help speed weight loss. Skirt hems rose in the 1960's and pants became acceptable wear for women. In 1965 ... ...
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