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"The modern barber pole originated in the days when bloodletting was one of the principal duties of the barber. The two spiral ribbons painted around the pole represent the two long bandages: one twisted around the arm before bleeding, and the other used to bind is (sic) afterward." http://www.barberpole.com/

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