Why did .............

[shippy]

Until Henry the 8th there wasn't really much of a difference. Hat's stopped peoples heads getting burnt so it was a pragmatic rule.

Possibly to keep the head lice under control.

[rolling-thunder]

Possibly to keep the head lice under control.

I had heard that it was to stop them falling in your food. I very much doubt that it would hamper Lice breeding, quite the opposite.

[said]

Possibly to keep the head lice under control.

Uggh! Disgusting and I have just eaten my tea!