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In this edition: Treaty of Versailles ends WWI 100 years ago, Beau Brummell re-invents men's fashion, and the post-war roots of today's space suits.

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Treaty of Versailles signed 100 years ago

In June 1919, the world's leaders ended World War I and dealt a harsh punishment to Germany —a move that would soon come back to haunt them.

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