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Why 19th century fire-fighters needed courage, determination and impressive facial hair
Life as a Victorian fireman was hard, as early fire fighting equipment was rudimentary at best. Firemen would brush bushy facial hair over their mouths, hoping it would offer some protection from smoke inhalation.
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Why did 19th century fire-fighters have impressive facial hair?
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