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Corsets are just the tip of the terrifying beauty iceberg.

There are plenty of modern cosmetic practices that run the gamut from physically painful to medically risky. But most don’t hold a candle to the hazardous cosmetic techniques of yore.

Therese Oneill
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Betamax had a terrific picture and time-shifting abilities, but it also had a fatal flaw—one that alienated millions of NFL fans.

Jake Rossen