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What is a jester hat?

During Elizabethan times William Shakespeare was known to have many jesters preform in his plays. One of the jesters that was known to work for Shakespeare was William Kempe. Though rare, there were also women jesters who performed. Jesters entertained in the courts and among the peasants by singing, dancing, telling stories, performing puppet shows and providing many other forms of entertainment. The court jester tradition ended during England's civil war.

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Where can you buy navy clothing for cheap?

Military surplus stores and websites typically carry discounted T-shirts and caps celebrating the United States Navy. For example, ArmyNavyDeals.com features a wide array of T-shirts they're selling for under the manufacturer's suggested retail price. ArmedForcesGear.com also sells U.S. Navy merchandise, including sweatshirts, polo shirts, shorts, accessories and outerwear at a slight discount. Most items are geared toward men.\nOld Navy is a clothing retailer that specializes in American-style clothing, including navy-colored items. The website allows customers to filter results acc..

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What are men's girdles?

Athletic support girdles are made out of compression performance fabric and have padding for the protection of the hips, thighs and tailbone. Men's shapewear has the same function as women's shapewear, which is to smooth out love-handles, slim the belly and create an overall svelte look. This type of men's wear is becoming a staple in gym wear and fashion trends. Compression shirts and tanks are also available.

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What are some styles for medium to long hair cuts?

Achieving either an unkempt, textured medium style or a sleek long style starts in the salon. For a textured look, stylists cut in layers, leaving the back of the hair slightly shorter and the face-framing hair a touch longer. Working in a texturizing pomade or light hair paste gives medium-length hair a piecey look. To keep long hair sleeker, stylists can layer only around the face while keeping most of the hair the same length. A shine serum keeps long hair smooth.

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How can I make a topknot?

Put your hair up in a high ponytailBrush or comb your hair as usual, and use your fingers to pull the front strands of your hair to a single side of your head. Use the elastic hair tie to pull your hair into a high ponytail.Style your hair into a bunHold the ponytail around the elastic tie, and wrap all but one piece of hair around the tie to form a bun. Use the bobby pins to secure the bun into place.Make the braidTake the piece of hair that you separated from the bun, and style it into a braid. Hold the bun gently to ensure that it remains secured, and wrap the braid around the bottom edge o..

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How do you make homemade wrinkle remover?

Make a homemade wrinkle remover with aloe Vera by cutting a small piece of aloe Vera off a fresh plant. Collect the gel from the piece of plant in a small jar by gently squeezing the end of the plant. Apply the fresh gel directly onto the face and neck, and let it soak in for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off the gel with warm water. Repeat this process daily.\nAnother homemade wrinkle remover is a combination of ginger and honey. Ginger contains high levels of antioxidants that help prevent the formation of new wrinkles. To make the remover, grate fresh ginger, and mix it with a tablespoon of honey..

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Does rayon shrink?

Rayon fabric weakens when it gets wet or as a result of tumbling in the dryer. Rayon garments with care labels stating "Machine wash" or "Washable" should be hand-washed and air-dried to maintain their original shape and size. If the label states "Dry clean only," the garment or linen should be dry cleaned by a professional. Rayon with a "Dry clean only" label loses its softness and, if printed with a design, bleeds or fades if machine-washed.

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How do you do '70s Afros?

Moisturize the hair The hair must be moisturized thoroughly so the afro can be shaped and styled without causing breakage. Hair should contain a good balance of protein and a moisturizing agent. Trim the hairTrim the ends of the hair to get rid of fly-aways. Trim the hair evenly to prevent having an afro that is fuller on one side.Tease the hair with an afro pickAn afro pick helps create the style and emphasizes the texture of the hair. Choose a pick with teeth that match the length of your hair so you can properly stretch your curls to get the afro look you want. Plastic afro picks are genera..

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How do you find the serial number on a Waltham pocket watch?

On a hinged case, the back attaches with a hinge. To open it, simply locate the notch at either the 6 o'clock or 9 o'clock position, and open the case back.\nScrew-off case backs usually rotate counter-clockwise for removal. Snap-off cases include a notch to insert the edge of a specialized tool to remove the case back.\nFor a swing-out case, the front bezel and crystal must be removed. Move the watch crown and stem to the position used to set the pocket watch before attempting to swing the movement out to locate the serial number.

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What is Rave hairspray?

Rave hairspray uses a citrus blended with a peach scent to avoid the unpleasant smells that some hairsprays may have. Rave hairspray claims to prevent the frizziness that causes bad hair days. Rave uses a formula called ClimaShield for extra-holding capabilities and aspires to hold hair as effectively on regular days as it does during a humid or rainy day.

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