The Truth About Gingers
There are many names for them, but here at SciShow we lovingly refer to them as 'Gingers'. In this episode, Hank explains what gene is responsible for the creation of redheads. -----------------...
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You know, redheads take a lot crap, not only do they fall prey to nicknames like Big Red, Rusty and Daywalker, they also carry a rich history of misunderstanding on their frequently freckled shoulders. In Greek mythology it was said that red heads turn into vampires when they die. Egyptians particularly enjoyed burning ginger virgins. And a number of alchemist spells called for the fat of a flame-haired man. If that weren't enough, in recent years there been headlines suggesting that redheads will actually go extinct within this century. A lot of the ignorance surrounding red-headedness probably has to do with the fact that although they aren't very rare, redheads aren't very common either. Though certain countries like Ireland and Scotland...
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You know, redheads take a lot crap, not only do they fall prey to nicknames like Big Red, Rusty and Daywalker, they also carry a rich history of misunderstanding on their frequently freckled shoulders. In Greek mythology it was said that red heads turn into vampires when they die. Egyptians particularly enjoyed burning ginger virgins. And a number of alchemist spells called for the fat of a flame-haired man. If that weren't enough, in recent years there been headlines suggesting that redheads will actually go extinct within this century. A lot of the ignorance surrounding red-headedness probably has to do with the fact that although they aren't very rare, redheads aren't very common either. Though certain countries like Ireland and Scotland...
