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The Qing dynasty of China required their male citizens to sport a hairstyle known as the Queue, which consisted of a long braid and a shaved forehead. Refusing to wear the Queue was seen as a sign of defiance against the empire.

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The Qing dynasty of China required their male citizens to sport a hairstyle known as the Queue, which consisted of a long braid and a shaved forehead. Refusing to wear the Queue was seen as a sign of defiance against the empire.

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