Here Are 7 Awesome Reasons Why Redheads Have Cause to Celebrate
In our opinion, gingers rock! On November 5, redheads all over the universe have something to celebrate: National Love Your Red Hair Day!
Instituted just a few of years ago in 2015, this “holiday” is more of a fun social media campaign that encourages redheads to show off their fiery crowns through photos. It is a rare occurrence – with only 2% of the world’s populating having red hair – that is worthy of recognition and celebration.
In case you didn’t know what makes gingers so cool and unique, we’re sharing a list of factoids about this oft-teased group of folks. We want to see you in all your glory!
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Rare but Concentrated
Of that 2%, the majority of redheads are found in Scotland at 13%, followed by Ireland. Everyone else is spread out around the globe.
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Handy Trait
Having red hair is an indicator of recessive genes, and those same genes are what makes it more likely for a redhead to be left-handed.
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Thick Manes
Gingers have thicker hair than blondes although they have less strands- thousands less. That’s why their hair looks so full!
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Passionate Action
It has also been asserted that gingers have more fun in the bedroom. They tend to attract (and keep) partners easily by igniting passion with their red-hot looks. Bow-chicka-wow-wow!
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Sunny Superpower
One study found that a specific gene mutation (you can thank MCR1) means red-haired beauties do not need as much vitamin D as others, because they can produce their own.
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Tough as Nails
Those magical genetics also play a role in giving redheads a higher pain tolerance. One study also found that redheads require more anesthesia when going under. Tough!
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Genetic Anomaly
As if they weren’t unicorns already, gingers tend to have brown eyes, making a blue-eyed redhead the rarest combination you’ll ever come across.
If you know a redhead, give them shout-out, a hug, or a high-five today. If you don’t know one but still want to show love, honor the Lucille Balls, Prince Harrys, and Amy Adams of the world with a virtual thumbs-up!
Are you a proud ginger? How do you celebrate redheads? Did you know about this holiday?
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