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Here's the real reason wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
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Ancient Egyptians are often credited with popularising the idea that a special vein connected the fourth finger of the left hand directly to the heart.
According to historical accounts, wedding rings were not always worn on the fourth finger of the left hand.
In the 16th century, England's King Edward VI reportedly helped establish the fourth finger of the left hand as the preferred location for wedding rings.
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