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In 18th-century England, people would literally rent this tropical item by the hour just to show off at parties.

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In 18th-century England, people would literally rent this tropical item by the hour just to show off at parties.

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In 18th-century England, people would literally rent this tropical item by the hour just to show off at parties.
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