A prentatn of the major symbols associated wh the gay, lbian, bisexual, and trangenr movements (and some general symbols thrown for good measure) and their histori.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF GAY SIGNALG, OM HANKY S TO THAT 'WHAT GAY GUYS ARE ACTUALLY LIKE' VIO
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How do you tell if someone is gay? are there any secret s to know if someone is gay [Discsn]. i'm bi and am aware of the e of sweater weather to know if someone is bi is there any other secret s to know if someone is gay?
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