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Tracy E. Robey

Tracy E. Robey

Historian, journalist, and fangirl.

Latest articles by Tracy E. Robey

La-Z-Boy used to be a punchline. Now it’s an aspirational brand.
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The recliner is a key part of the America we were promised.

By Tracy E. Robey
Clothing sizes — especially for women — are complicated. Here’s why.
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What does it even mean to “be a size 8”?

By Tracy E. Robey
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How a false eyelash boom aided North KoreaHow a false eyelash boom aided North Korea
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The “cruelty-free” drugstore brand e.l.f. unknowingly sold US consumers false eyelash kits made with illegal North Korean materials.

By Tracy E. Robey
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How Washing Your Hair Could Help You Survive a Nuclear BlastHow Washing Your Hair Could Help You Survive a Nuclear Blast
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When taking a post-blast decontamination shower, skip the conditioner.

By Tracy E. Robey

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