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Origin of Everything
Why Was Crossdressing Illegal?
Season 1
Episode 41
Clothing is ultimately just fabric designed to cover our bodies. So why was it illegal for women to wear men’s clothing and for men to wear women’s clothing? And why is it still illegal in some parts of the world?
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