Kufi caps areworn
in West Africa by
respected elders.
In America, they’re
a symbol of pride forAfrican heritage
and culture. Even kids can wear them
for weddings, graduations, or Kwanzaa.
—SpiderThe Sombrero
Galaxy isn’t a
hat, but it looks
like one! Scientists
thought that its wide shape
looked like a Mexican sombrero.
—ArañaAbraham Lincoln’s famous
stovepipe hat wasn’t just to
keep his head warm. The
president kept important
documents and letters
safe inside his hat.
—OpheliaFabulous Facts: Hats Off to Hats!
An old French legend
says that zee chef’s hat
has a hundred folds to
show zat ee knows a
hundred ways to cook
an egg. –Miroby Emily Cambi
If you want to juggle
the rain and stay dry
try an umbrella hat!
They may look silly,
but they’re great for
when you need both
hands. —ThistleSome Chinese
farmers wear
bambo dˇoulì
hats when they
work in the
fields. They dip
the hat in water and let it evaporate.
It’s like air-conditioning for your
head! —SamSend your fabulous facts to
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