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Monday, June 02, 2003

The wierd things you can learn on the internet...
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The red-and-white striped barber pole originates from the days of bloodletting (using leeches for medicinal purposes), which was often performed in barbershops. Bloodied bandages were hung on a pole outside the shops, and later became a symbol of these establishments.
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