Flip flop: the un-Australian history of the rubber thong
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With protection underfoot and ventilation on top, the thong is the perfect summer shoe for Australian conditions. Pity it’s not really Australian.
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Flip flop: the un-Australian history of the rubber thong
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Flipping Through the History of the Flip-Flop
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