From where did Blackbeard's nickname originate?
His black cloak
His black hat
His thick black beard
His black ship
Answer
Blackbeard's nickname originated from his thick black beard, which he grew long and often braided into several plaits. This distinctive appearance, along with his fierce nature and the fearsome reputation he cultivated through acts of piracy, earned him the moniker "Blackbeard."
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