Back in the day, women had some quirky ways of showing they were hitched. Like, imagine this: getting a teeny cut on your forehead to tell the world you're off the market! Over time, they swapped out the cut for a dab of red, making it crystal clear they were taken. And hey, different cultures had their own spins on this, like using black ropes to tie the knot, which eventually led to the whole mangalsutra thing. But here's the kicker: back in ancient Asia, guys could rack up marriages like they were collecting trading cards, no symbols needed. Meanwhile, women were kinda stuck with just one shot at it. So, to keep track of who's got a ring on it and who's still free as a bird, they came up with these symbols. It was all about keeping the marriage game straight, you know? Now, in places where monogamy was the name of the game, both partners would rock simple rings. Fast forward to today, and we're all scratching our heads, wondering if these symbols are still nece...