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Why were schools so against wearing hats? what's wrong with a hat? (self.microthoughts)

submitted 1 year ago by _number8_ to c/microthoughts

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[–] Zak 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I suspect the tradition came from hats being used to protect one's head from the elements. Wearing one indoors suggests a lack of confidence in the building.

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[–] cedarmesa 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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[–] WhoRoger 1 points 1 year ago

I love these kinds of explanations

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