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Hat: Tiny, finely styled and perched on top of a wig Wig: Expensive, oversized and always intricately styled Coat: Worn tight and decorated with lace, ribbons and very large buttons Waistcoats: Brightly coloured and patterned, often dotted Stockings: Also brightly coloured and patterned, often striped Shoes: Had to be very narrow with big, decorative buckles

They would laugh in the face of today's metrosexual man and what he considers to be looking after his appearance. They'd scoff at David Beckham in his sarong. When it comes to male preening and blurring the gender divide, it was a group of young British aristocrats who led the way in the mid-1700s . Known as the Macaronis, they shocked and scandalised - and revelled in doing so.

The style was started by a group of rich young men who took the Grand Tour around Europe after finishing their formal education. Think of it as a very expensive and very exclusive 18th Century gap year.

Source: BBC News

by War News Updates Editor

WASHINGTON — Iran has told world powers it is ready to resume talks as soon as possible over its disputed nuclear program, according to a letter obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, an offer that could reflect its difficulty in coping with tough U.S. and European sanctions, or amount to another delaying tactic as it moves ahead with activities that could bring it closer to developing an atomic bomb.

Source: War News Updates: World News Briefs -- February 15, 2012 ...

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I have wondered for a very long time exactly what the question boxers or briefs was all about. As a man, I never really have had that many options as far as men’s underwear have been concerned. We really haven’t honestly as our options have typically been limited to just those two classic items concerned being boxers or briefs. Now, thanks to modern society finally accepting men as a sexy class just like women, there are many more options available as far as our undergarments are concerned. Increasing numbers of new styles and designs are being released at alarming rates which give us numerous new options to consider. If you haven’t looked around at the various styles that are currently out there on the market you really should. You may be shocked, and impressed at exactly what exists in the modern world of men’s underwear. Not too mention the fact that maybe you will find a new design that will be more comfortable, and complimenting than your current selection.

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