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  2. Global trade of secondhand clothing - Wikipedia

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    Historically, used clothing was an important means of acquiring garments, which were often handed down many generations of families. The used clothing trade became a major industry in the early 1800s, when the Industrial Revolution caused many countries' populations to grow too quickly for their domestic manufacturing to keep up with.

  3. Fire sale - Wikipedia

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    Closeout fire sale in Berlin, Germany, 1931. The sign says that the store is closing as it cannot afford the rent. Fire sale in Christchurch, New Zealand, c. 1933. A fire sale is the sale of goods at extremely discounted prices. The term originated in reference to the sale of goods at a heavy discount due to fire damage.

  4. Bazar de la Charité - Wikipedia

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    The Duchess of Alençon, née Duchess Sophie in Bavaria, photograph taken in 1895. The Bazar de la Charité was an annual charity event orchestrated by the French Catholic aristocracy in Paris beginning in 1885, when it was first organised by Englishman Henry Blount, the son of banker Sir Edward Blount, a financier of railway enterprises in France.

  5. Huge fire at Ghanaian clothing market destroys hundreds ... - AOL

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    A huge fire that erupted at a clothing market in Ghana’s capital Accra has destroyed hundreds of livelihoods and businesses. The fire at Kantamanto Market – one of the world’s largest ...

  6. Who will Steelers play in NFL playoffs? Scenarios, potential ...

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    The following scenario would mean the hated rivals get a third meeting this season and a second in Baltimore: Steelers loss (vs. CIN) AND Chargers win (at LV) Los Angeles Chargers.

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  8. Mercedes 15/70/100 PS - Wikipedia

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    The Mercedes 15/70/100 PS was a large automobile introduced by Daimler in 1924. Production continued till 1929 by which time Daimler had merged with Benz & Cie (effective 1926) as a result of which the car's name had changed to Mercedes-Benz Typ 400.

  9. BMW recalls 2024: Check the list of models recalled this year

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    BMW recalled certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles.. The NHTSA report said that the integrated brake system may malfunction and result in a loss of ...