As to whether Barbie cuts it as a serious design icon worthy of a one-woman ... the assistance of a male guarantor. Above all, the original Dreamhouse was about socialising, relaxing, listening ...

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Researchers in Australia found that the doll’s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat — a shift that correlates with each Barbie’s designated career or hobby. By Alisha Haridasani ...