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Do you know? June 12 is considered the birthday of the gas mask, the only means of protection for both military and civilian people from toxic substances

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Scientists have proven that when a person smiles, 55 facial muscles move 😊

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Do you know? Every year, on September 19, the birthday of the friendly electronic Smiley symbol is celebrated. Today it is difficult to imagine our correspondence in messengers without it, because the use of this symbol gives a friendly intonation, mood, positive emotions😊

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Mask Moretta (meaning "dark-skinned") was invented in France in the XVII century, but gained popularity in Italy, specifically in Venice. The mask had a rounded (or oval) shape and it had only two slits for the eyes. The mask did not have any strings, ribbons or straps, but it was held on the face by a bead or button, which was attached from the inside down the center. The lady was just pinching such a button with her teeth. Wearing such a black oval symbolized submission and taciturnity, and situations where a woman needed to be speechless. Firstly, the mask was worn when visiting monasteries. Since it was considered a sin to have empty conversations within the walls of the monastery, and even more so, to gossip. Another situation was attending balls and carnivals, which involved getting to know the cavaliers. It was believed that a young person should win a man's heart not with the help of the simplest means – the beauty of her face, but with the help of grace, good manners – in general, body language

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