In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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One human hair can support 3 ounces.
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When you get goosebumps and your hair stands, the hair helps to trap air, making you feel warmer by keeping in your body heat.
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The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.”
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Some Chinese-made hair bands were fashioned from recycled condoms.
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In North Korea, you are forced to choose one of 28 government-approved haircuts.
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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