8 Strange Facts About Redheads You Never Knew

Inheritance of Red Hair

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Combination of Red Hair and Blue Eyes

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Redheads and Skin Cancer

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Gynecological Cancers

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Aging and Red Hair

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Pain Sensitivity and Anesthesia

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Vitamin D Production

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Personality Perceptions

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