ah, the three genders:

@silhelm legal gender isn't even all that old. yet more 20th century stuff humans can't hardly imagine life without.

"The British became particularly offended when, in 1914, passports demanded written details about their appearance, and soon after, a photograph. These oversimplifications of identity made travelers feel as though they were being treated like criminals, complete with descriptions or mug shots. "

Passports Were Once Considered Offensive—Perhaps They Still Are

A passport is one of the most powerful documents you can possess. It is also one of the more socially and politically contentious. 

Atlas Obscura (www.atlasobscura.com)