Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?
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In the late 17th century, wearing wigs became a common practice in law. But why has it endured for so long?
  • deadbeef79000@lemmy.nzEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Hmm, I’m guessing that buggy whips were more like a flexible pole rather than the stereotypical Indiana Jones whip.

    So a thin flexible pole would make sense.

    Like when you’d whack your little brother with a long bendy stick when you were kids.