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Fashion: Men donned fake sideburns in the 1800s in trend for extravagant facial hair, expert says

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A trend for extravagant facial hair in the early 1800s saw some men donning fake sideburns so that they could join in with the fad, research has revealed. A British historian said that the craze was so strong that the trendsetters were prepared to suffer ridicule and abuse from other members of the public. It … Read more

White flour is healthier now than it was in the 1800s thanks to genetic modifications

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White flour is healthier now than in the 1800s thanks to genetic scientists developing new strains of wheat that are higher in fibre and other vital nutrients Researchers studied varieties of white flour that were grown from 1790 to 2012  They found modern varieties of flour are higher in dietary fibre and nutrients  The team say … Read more