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Red Eyebrows |
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Red EyebrowsChinese peasant band that formed in response to the unrest and civil war following the floods and famines that accompanied disastrous changes in the course of the Huang He (Yellow River) between AD 2 and 11. They painted their faces to look like demons, and their leader spoke through mediums. In AD 23 their forces were involved in the overthrow of Wang Mang, the usurper whose reign had interrupted the Han dynasty. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There was a rascally smile on his white face as he turned round, and looking sharply out from under his thick red eyebrows, bent his ear towards the door, and listened. "I shall only detain you a moment," said Mr Butler, who was a rustic-looking person with red eyebrows and an expression of partial slumber. |
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