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Bonus Episode: Did a 19th-Century Sex Worker Invent False Eyelashes? Let’s Talk “Cumbrellas”!
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You've probably seen that viral claim - a 19th-century sex worker invented false eyelashes to keep certain... shall we say, "male deposits" out of her eyes! Dubbed "cumbrellas" by the internet, the story is equal parts shocking and hilarious - but is there any truth to it?
In this bonus episode of Beauty Unlocked, we're lifting the veil on the wild myth behind false eyelashes, diving into the real history, and exposing how a spicy internet rumor fooled the masses.
Get ready for a lash-batting blend of facts, fables, and a little filth!
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