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Didn't barbers inherit their pole symbol from their origins as the default surgeon before professional medicine was a thing?
by mc32 5y ago
Didn't barbers inherit their pole symbol from their origins as the default surgeon before professional medicine was a thing?
- slowmovintarget 5y agoYes. Being good with a straight razor meant more than just a neat shave. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barber%27s_pole https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barber%27s_pole