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TIL: PBS interviewed a legendary spy power couple who took turns as the CIA's Chief of Disguise. They invented many works now at the International Spy Museum including "Jack in the Box" a pop up dummy, disguises in painter's case, hidden cameras, and underwear that makes you appear pregnant.

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