Articles by Anneta Konstantinides,Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn

Science

The 17 biggest controversies in the history of Miss Universe

A new Miss Universe has officially been crowned.Over 100 women gathered in Bangkok in November to compete for the Miss Universe title, strutting on the stage in ball gowns, swimsuits, and costumes. The competition concluded on Friday morning local time, with Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch being crowned the new winner.The weeks leading up to the finale were full of drama, from a contestant falling off the stage to a pageant director yelling at Bosch.However, scandal isn't unfamiliar to the Miss Universe Organization, which has had its share of ups and downs since its inception in 1952.Take a look back at some of the most controversial moments in the pageant's history.