Ming Dynasty Skeletons Reveal Secrets of Foot-Binding

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8. warning : this is the photo that shoes an actual bound foot

i had no idea until i saw this photo .....



before becoming judgemental consider a few of the cosmetic necessities of 21st centiry america., where surgical breast enhancement is required not only by potential 3rd wives of the elite, but by any waitress who needs to live on her tip income.

corsets, sometimes including rib resection and tapeworm ingestion, are another western custom that was absoluely required into my lifetime. this look is still accomplished. by many modern women, with anorexia, bulimia and drugs.