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What do bikinis, Tarzan and ‘Life of Pi’ have in common?

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Piscine Molitor was a stylish, art deco swimming pool in Paris. After riding the high life for decades, it closed in 1989. But it reopened this week with new management and amenities. This is exciting news for Claude Weill, who has lived across from the pool all his life.Piscine Molitor was a stylish, art deco swimming pool in Paris. After riding the high life for decades, it closed in 1989. But it reopened this week with new management and amenities. This is exciting news for Claude Weill, who has lived across from the pool all his life.

Magazine cover of bikini-clad Arab model breaks taboos

Britain says no to the Speedo

Atomic Particles and Teeny Bikinis

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Almanac/Birthday Suit

This week, we have facts about the first bikini. Fifty-seven years ago, the skimpy two-piece made its fashion entrance as 129 square inches of cotton newsprint.

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Global Hit – Deeya

Conflict & Justice

Today’s Global Hit features a singer from Norway who grew up in a Muslim immigrant community there. For Deeyah – as she’s known – success came early…but it was followed by harassment and threats from her own community.

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Global Hit Bishi

The World’s Andrea Smardon profiles a rising star in London’s underground music scene…the multi-faceted performer Bishi.

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