The legacy of Imelda Marcos
Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady and erstwhile powerful political figure in the Philippines, left behind “only” 1,060 pairs of shoes at Malacanang Palace.
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Taiwan’s betel nut beauties (檳榔西施)
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Speaking of Paris Hilton…
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