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    Study shows how ideal Miss Universe body has become more and more unattainable over time

    Every year, thousands of young women from 90 countries vie for the title (and the glittery crown) of Miss Universe. The pageant, which started as a marketing competition by Californian company Catalina Swimwear in 1952, has evolved over the last 63 years into an annual tradition celebrating intelligence, poise and of course, beauty.