ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Black beret

Okay kiddo, let me explain what a black beret is. Have you ever seen those kind of hats that kinda look like pancakes but you can wear them on your head? That's called a beret.

Now, a black beret is just a beret that is black in color. Some people wear it as a fashionable accessory, while others wear it as part of their uniform, like in the military or police force.

In fact, the black beret became really famous because soldiers in France used to wear it during the 19th century. Nowadays, it's still used by military forces, but also by groups such as artists or rebellious groups to express themselves.

That's pretty much it! A black beret is just a type of hat that is popular among different groups of people.
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