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The Liverpool man who drove his car into 100 people will be able to drive again. The judge ruled that he can apply for a driver's license after prison (cdn.imgchest.com)
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[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

That's his wools (white horsehair), hence the phrase 'pull the wool over his eyes'. They come from the reign of Charles II and have a symbolic purpose that shows both anonymity and authority.

I think only judges at Crown Courts would wear them these days. You wouldn't see them in magistrates courts or county courts.

They also used to be used in the 17th century to hide symptoms of diseases such as lice, hair loss, scabs etc.

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Thanks for the explanation!