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My dad used to call me Tête de Bois! And I deserved it. I suppose wood is more stubborn than metal because it can't be bent. Just a SWAG. Fascinating bit of histoire. Thank you!!

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Adelia Ritchie, PhD

Author of "The Accidental Expat: A Costa Rican Adventure", science lover, contributing editor at SalishMagazine.org, expat, seeking the interesting and unusual