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10 Everyday Things That Were Illegal 100 Years Ago

A century ago, the Roaring Twenties weren't nearly as lawless as Hollywood makes them look. From buying yellow margarine and going to the movies on Sunday to wearing a swimsuit above the knee, these 1

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A century ago, the Roaring Twenties weren't nearly as lawless as Hollywood makes them look. From buying yellow margarine and going to the movies on Sunday to wearing a swimsuit above the knee, these 10 everyday habits were strictly illegal 100 years ago.

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