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Uzbekistan: Fighting For Morals

Written byNathan Hamm
Posted 25 January 2006 5:15 GMT

In the midst of Uzbekistan's very cold winter this year, fur-lined underwear have become popular. This has alarmed the government, and they have banned the underwear for fear the soft fur may inspire erotic fantasies, reports neweurasia.

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