Nope. Despite rumors to the contrary, dating as far back as the 1800s, blondes are not an endangered species. The "disappearing blond gene" myth's most recent incarnation was in 2002, when a hoax led news outlets to erroneously report that natural blondes will die out in 200 years thanks to the recessive nature of blond genes. (The theory that men are more likely to choose "bottle blondes" over real blondes accompanied this misinformation.)

Experts say that while the percentage of blondes may decrease over time, their days are not numbered.

This country is said to be the blondest.

This satirist suggested launching a campaign to save blondes.

Celebs who cover up their naturally blond locks: this "Sex and the City" star and this burlesque queen.