Did you know the iconic red and white barber pole has its origins in medieval medicine? 💈 In those days, barbers didn’t just cut hair—they also performed surgeries! The red symbolises blood, the white represents bandages, and the pole itself reflects the staff patients held tightly during bloodletting, a procedure thought to ‘balance the humours.’ As medicine evolved, barbers shifted their focus to grooming, but the pole remains a reminder of this fascinating history. #history #historyfacts #hi

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