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Mar 3, 2026 inhistory

In 1920 in England, Mary Ann Bevan entered the “ Ugliest Woman in the World ” contest after developing acromegaly and losing her husband, doing it simply to put food on the table for her kids

In 1920 in England, Mary Ann Bevan entered the “ Ugliest Woman in the World ” contest after developing acromegaly and losing her husband, doing it simply to put food on the table for her kids

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