Did You Know?

Redheads make up only 4% of the world’s population, and only 2% of the U.S. population are gifted with these gorgeous locks.

Here is a very clear-cut read on the genetics of red hair. If you can’t understand that, I can’t help you.

Now for a history lesson (hang in there, it’s not that painful!)

In Egypt, redheaded girls were burned alive, and red hair in general was considered unlucky. (Thank goodness I didn’t exist yet).
According to Greek myths, us redheads turn into vampires when we die. (No, I’m not proud of being part of the Cullen race).
The first human redheads walked the earth about 50,000 years ago in Africa (really?).
The fat of a redheaded man was an essential ingredient in poison during the 16th century (potency, man, potency!).
Eve, according to some theologists, developed thick red locks when she was thrown out of the garden of Eden.
During the Spanish Inquisition red hair was thought to be proof that the owner had stolen the fires of hell and must be burned alive (again, glad I wasn’t around then…).

Here are some interesting facts about my hair color:

Redheads require more anesthesia during surgery, and are more likely to wake up during surgery or have better recollections of being in the OR.
The perception of the color red enhances metabolism and increases heart rate and respiration.
Redheads are more sensitive to thermal pain and less sensitive to pain from multiple modalities, such as electrical pain.
Some self-reporting studies have shown redheads to lead more active and satisfying sex lives.
The red hair color may decline, but the potential of red hair will stay the same. It is a recessive trait and both parents must be carriers. (So no, we’re not going extinct!)
In Denmark, it is an honor to have a redheaded child.
Bees are thought to sting redheads more often than people with different hair colors.

Perhaps I should read…. this book. Might be rather interesting. xD

Okay, peeps, who’s in the club? I’m shouting out to my fellow gingers here. :)

Peace.

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