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underwear

[uhn-der-wair] / ˈʌn dərˌwɛər /


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Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed specifically to measure human flatulence.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Bad Bunny has kept busy since the release of “DTmF,” appearing in a steamy Calvin Klein Underwear spring campaign and performing on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2025

In 1928, Arthur Kneibler was hired by Cooper Underwear Company, where the "apparel engineer" introduced underwear briefs styled off of jockstraps.

From National Geographic • Jan. 9, 2024

Underwear tycoon Michelle Mone said that she had made an “error” in denying connections to the company PPE Medpro, and regretted threatening to sue journalists who alleged she had ties to the firm.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

Underwear on top of jeans, socks on top of sneakers.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate




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