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Ancient Chinese emperors would have their pulse taken through a silk thread.
Doctors would check the emperor's pulse through a thread to avoid touching the royal person directly. This practice showed how medical care adapted to cultural beliefs about royal sanctity.
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Japanese businesses hire ‘breakers’ to fire employees in a face-saving way.
These professional relationship breakers, called 'wakaresaseya,' are hired to help companies terminate employees while maintaining harmony and avoiding...
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Viking warriors would file horizontal grooves into their teeth and fill them with colorful paint.
Archaeological evidence shows Vikings would carve deep lines into their front teeth and fill them with bright pigments....
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Ancient Roman soldiers would drink vinegar mixed with water as an energy drink.
This mixture, called posca, was a standard military drink that helped prevent waterborne illness and provided energy. The...