#18: Bikini — Named After a Nuclear Test Site in the Pacific

Explore the surprising origin of the bikini, a word born not from fashion logic but from a 1946 atomic bomb test. Discover how a Paris designer revolutionized swimwear by making it smaller, and uncover the true etymology behind this iconic two-piece bathing suit that challenges popular misconceptions about language and history.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

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The bikini's unexpected origin story linked to atomic testing, not atomic splitting.

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