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    What is that black stuff football players streak over their cheekbones to cut glare?

    Question #12797. Asked by tweetybyrd. (Jul 10 01 2:23 PM)


    essaychess

    		Burnt cork is the traditional substance used, but there may be something else used as well.

    Jul 10 01, 4:19 PM
    serpa

    		Traditional grease consists of beeswax, paraffin, and carbon. Anti-glare face stripes that emulate the grease are also commonly used.
    According to Paul Lukas of ESPN.com, [eye black] caught on with football player Andy Farkas.[1] He also states that the original eye black was made from burned cork ashes.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_black

    Apr 16 10, 2:06 AM

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