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by Teuila Afele on November 22nd, 2004

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What is the history behind earrings? When were they first worn?

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  • by Crumb Eye on August 10th, 2005

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    Not quite a full answer I know, but back in the days of sailing ships and pirates a man would wear an earring if he had survived a shipwreck, typically a gold hoop, and that is where we get the classic pirate image from.

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    • another explanation is that crossing the equator was an occasion for sailors to pierce their ear.

      Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog

      by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on September 16th, 2005

    • there are more than two stories about that stereotypical earring, this is no more plausible than the others

      Relsqui

      by Relsqui on March 22nd, 2006

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