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Tank Tops - Commonly made out of particularly scratchy wool, the tank top is essentially a sleeveless jumper or 'sweater vest'.

George Ballinger, Dissident of Dundee - In 1921, angry with unemployment rates, he called for revolution in a memorable speech.

The Osbournes - Referred to as 'the real-life Simpsons', this programme introduced us to the family of one of rock's living legends.

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A Gumby (aka Michael Palin) from Monty Python's Flying Circus, a famous pioneer of tank top wearing.
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