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Showing posts with label hair etymology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair etymology. Show all posts
March 27, 2008

"Shampoo"

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Stupid Question ™ May 31, 2001 By John Ruch © 2001 Q: What is the origin of the word “shampoo”? —G.T. A: Ironically, “shampoo” entered Engli...

"Bangs"

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Stupid Question ™ Jan. 4, 2000 By John Ruch © 2000 Q: Why is the short front part of a person’s hair called “bangs”? —Avid Reader A: I trust...
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