Random Hair Facts

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    The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.”
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    In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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    Valentine Tapley
    Valentine Tapley
    Valentine Tapley promised to never shave again if Abraham Lincoln was elected president. He died in 1910 with a 12-foot-long beard.
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    Some Chinese-made hair bands were fashioned from recycled condoms.
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    Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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    In the 1800's, rum was considered excellent for cleaning hair and keeping it healthy. Brandy was believed to strengthen hair roots.
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    In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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    An average person’s yearly fast food intake will contain 12 pubic hairs.
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