In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.
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Redheads require up to 20% more anesthesia to be knocked out.
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Ancient Greeks believed that redheads turned into vampires after they died.
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One human hair can support 3 ounces.
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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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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