Status Symbols Throughout History That Propelled Opulence

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1. Pet Squirrels: Squirrels roam free in woodlands and make their homes among their natural surroundings.

2. Dentures: Losing a tooth or two is something that most of us have to face at some stage in our lives. 

3. Poulaines: Fashion has been a status symbol for decades, with designers charging an extortionate amount.

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4. Ornamental Swords: These days the military has an entire arsenal of weapons at its disposal.

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5. Hired Hermits: Back in 18th century England there were a lot of aristocrats with more money than sense. 

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6. Blackened Teeth: Western countries have put a focus on white teeth for decades. 

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7. Low-Numbered License Plates: The 21st century isn’t immune to the odd status symbol, either – although this one may hide in plain sight.

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8. Pineapples: We are lucky enough to live in an age where most exotic fruit is readily available.

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9. Bound Feet: Foot binding in China first became popular during the Tang Dynasty.

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10. Luxury Chicken Coops: Raising chickens used to be a cheap way to ensure you never run out of eggs.

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11. Hot Cocoa: We have chocolate in abundance in the 21st century. It’s so readily available.

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12. Mummies: Dinner parties always call for entertainment, although these days we might just.

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13. Women with Facial Hair and Curves: Beauty standards today are arguably questionable, but they lean towards the more polished.

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