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A flat square that says you survived, thrown skyward like proof you're finally free.
Proper nameIt's called a mortarboard, after the bricklayer's tool.
Tassel logicMoving it left-to-right signals you've officially graduated.
Oxford originSquare caps date back to medieval European universities.
Cap toss riskSharp corners have actually injured people at ceremonies.
Decoration crazeDecorating the flat top is now a viral tradition.