4 unexpected facts about blondes you didn’t know

It’s curious!

Not only modern women are ready to spend a fortune on the services of a good colorist to achieve the perfect tone. In ancient times, women were also ready for any sacrifice. Only the most delicate could then become blond. The fact is that in ancient Rome, for example, pigeon droppings were used for dyeing. Horse urine has also been used as an illuminator throughout history.

Blonde is the most common hair color in Finland. Outside of Europe, most blondes are found in areas of the South Pacific, such as the Solomon Islands. Despite the fact that the skin color of the local population is dark, many of them have blond hair and the same shade. What is the mystery of such a phenomenon, scientists have long argued: either the sun affects it, or the food they eat (mainly fish). In 2012, a study was published which proved that local residents have a rare genetic mutation that does not occur at all outside of Oceania.

On average, blondes have about 150,000 hairs on their heads, 110,000 for brunettes, 100,000 for brunettes and 90,000 for redheads.

There are many jokes that make blondes look stupid. But this offensive stereotype has no basis. According to a 2016 American study, the average IQ of blondes was 103.2, even higher than the average brunette (102.7).