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1796. Domestic Hints (Tea Curing Headache). Why does tea frequently cure headache? Because, by its stimulant action on the general circulation, in which the brain participates, the nervous congestions are overcome. 1797. Domestic Hints (Clothes for Hot Weather). Why are clothes of smooth and shining surfaces best adapted for hot weather? Because they reflect or turn back the rays of the sun, which are thus prevented from penetrating them. 1798. Domestic Hints (Loose Clothing Warmer). Why is loose clothing warmer than tight articles of dress? Because the loose dress encloses a stratum of warm air which the tight dress shuts out; for the same reason, woollen articles, though not warmer in themselves, appear so, by keeping warm air near to the body. 1799. Domestic Hints (Tea Made Best with Boiling Water). Why should the water poured upon tea be at the boiling point? Because it requires the temperature of boiling water to extract the peculiar oil of tea. 1800. Domestic Hints (First Infusion Best). Why does the first infusion of tea possess more aroma than the second? Because the first infusion, if the water used is at the boiling temperature, takes up the essential oil of the tea, while the second water receives only the bitter extract supplied by the tannic acid of tea. 1801. Domestic Hints (Sky-Blue for Fair People). Why does a head-dress of sky-blue become a fair person? Because light blue is the complementary colour of pale orange, which is the foundation of the blonde complexion and hair.