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    24 days ago

    Wait. I thought the tricorne was invented for its aerodynamic properties which kept it from flying off from sailors heads during strong winds at sea?

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      24 days ago

      3 primary reasons for the style - show off their wigs, they were easier to carry under the arm/ dudnt interfere as much with their gun as a standard hat, and it channeld rain