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Ancient Egyptians wore cones of scented wax on their heads that would slowly melt.
During feasts and celebrations, guests would wear perfumed wax cones that would gradually melt, releasing pleasant scents and keeping them cool. The practice is depicted in many tomb paintings and served both practical and aesthetic purposes, combining ancient air conditioning with perfume.
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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...
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Japanese businessmen would hire ‘wakaresaseya’ (breakup agents) to end relationships.
These professional relationship breakers would be hired to orchestrate situations leading to breakups or divorces. This practice emerged...
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The Aztecs believed turquoise would prevent illness if inserted in the nose.
They would place small pieces of turquoise in their nose piercings, believing it would ward off sickness. This...