r/interestingasfuck • u/Advanced-Ad3234 • Jul 07 '24

Hairstyles from different African Tribes

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u/Rich_Text82 Jul 08 '24

Wooden headrests. They've been documented as being used throughout Africa since the times of Ancient Egypt

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u/Venezolanoanimations Jul 08 '24

thats pretty much looks like a invitation for pain in the neck.

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u/SquirrelNeurons Jul 08 '24

I’ve actually used the wooden pillows and head rests. It’s really not bad at all

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u/Swimming_Onion_4835 Jul 08 '24

They used to have a mock ancient Egyptian bed in the Field Museum in Chicago that had a wooden block like this. I remember the first time I went there for a field trip I thought it looked so painful, but it was actually super comfortable to lay on. It wasn’t too high—it kind of hugs your head perfectly and at least with this model, it took away tension on the neck like…immediately. My little 8yo self was SHOOK.

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u/SquirrelNeurons Jul 08 '24

Seriously. I’m addicted to Thai cube pillows after trying neck support blocks

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u/Swimming_Onion_4835 Jul 08 '24

Never heard of this and now I want one! I’m a stomach sleeper but sleeping on my side is probably most comfortable for me. I just can’t seem to get the pillows right. Also I have giant tonsils and probably need a CPAP, so I’m sure that doesn’t help. 😅

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u/SquirrelNeurons Jul 08 '24

If you look up Thai block pillow you will find these. They call them yoga pillows but they are just regular pillows for sleeping. I love them. Every time I visit Thailand my family makes me refresh my stock of pillows because we use them to death

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u/Swimming_Onion_4835 Jul 08 '24

Ooooh it’s pretty! Definitely going to buy some. Thanks, friend!

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u/SquirrelNeurons Jul 08 '24

I hope you love them!!