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The Secret History of the Bra




National Geographic recently did a feature exposing the bra. Here are some fascinating facts about the history of the bra, its technology, and its future.

* In 1991 a woman was killed by lightning which struck the underwire in her bra.
* A cancer-detecting bra was recently patented.
* The Guinness Book of World Records states that the largest bust is a 48V. The breasts have a combined weight of 56 lbs.
* A bra has been designed to detect radiation in case of nuclear attack.
* New anti-mugging bras can monitor heart rate and signal police in the event of panic.
* Triumph International invented an anti-smoking bra which emits a mysterious fragrance designed to kill the desire to smoke.
* The “smart bra” is made of a fabric that tightens when you need it to.
* A “bra ball” was created in 2001 that was made up of 14,000 bras.
* Silk is made from miles of caterpillar spit.
* 8 out of every 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra.
* A bad bra can cause headaches, back pain and radiating pain down the arm.
* In Cyprus, campaigners against breast cancer, strung together 114,000 bras, beating the world record for bra chains.
* Numetrex invented a sports bra with a heart monitor.
* Spandex can stretch to 6 times its length and then recover its original shape without losing elasticity.

Secret History of the Bra Official Website

More National Geographic Secret Bra Facts

More "revealing" excerpt from the National Geographic Episode.

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  1. evieperkinsThu May 21, 11:04:00 PM MDT

    Fascinating. What on earth inspired this post? And where can I watch the show?

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  2. Bryan TannerFri May 22, 02:37:00 AM MDT

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