[W. W. SMITH]

My great grandfather was from Norway. He told me a story out of history, as he put it. Back in the 1300s, the rulers of Russia, all emigre Norwegians, where having problems with the Mongols. The Mongols would come in, rape and pillage and demand a big bribe to go away. After tiring of this the Russian rulers put out a call for Berserkiers, all of whom had red hair and exceeded six feet with many over seven feet. Please keep in mind that the average height at that time was not much more than five feet. Nearly all the known Berserkiers heeded the call and went to Moscow. When the Mongols showed up ( Heard this story twice with 12K and 40K Mongols?) strong, the Berserkiers went out to battle in their customary way, naked with their weapons. Three thousand of them on foot, the Mongols on horse back. When the battle was over less than one hundred Mongols returned East never to return to Russia. No Berserkiers survived and that is why you see many more red headed women then men. The berserkiers where known for their terrible temper in battle and are the origin of the term berserk.

I have seen a few hints in histories that tend to validate the above tale, but only hints?

[W. W. SMITH]

This should be a heads up for all none red heads. Don't make them angry, They can be very hazardous.

[usconservative]

I've read similar tidbits on the web, I've also read that we redhead's are proof that homosapiens and neanderthal's "got together" and comingled the species.

As I tell my charming and delightful wife of 25 years (as of last week...) I have an excuse for my caveman like, knuckle-dragging behavior.

I can't help it, I'm wired that way!