Wow, who knew my hair color had so much history?
(via decoystars)
- In Greek Mythology, redheads turn into Vampires when they die.
- In the late 16 century, the fat of a redheaded man was an essential ingredient for poison.
- Red hair is a genetic mutation.
- The perception of the color red, scientifically speaking, enhances the viewers metabolism and increases heart rate and respiration.
- The country name of Russia means “land of reds” in honor of a redheaded Viking by the name of Rurik.
- Eves’ red hair is seen as the stain of sin like the original scarlet letter. Later her son, Cain, will bare the red hair and also a fall from grace.
- An Irish judge in 2001 fined a man for disorderly conduct stating “I am a firm believer that hair coloring has an effect on temper and your coloring suggests you have a temper.”
- Adolph Hitler reportedly banned the marriages of two redheads as he feared their children
- In Denmark it is an honor to have a redheaded child.
- In English and Scottish tradition when the New Year arrives, your “first caller” will bring you luck. Brunettes bring the best luck. Blondes bring no luck at all. A widower brings bad luck. A redhead brings the worst luck. This “first footing” custom was so strongly practiced at one time that some homes would hire first callers.
