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In ancient Egypt, dwarfs were considered to have special celestial powers.
Dwarfs often held high positions in Egyptian society and were believed to have connections to the gods. They were especially associated with the god Bes, protector of households. This belief led to their employment in important religious and administrative roles.
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The Chinese Emperor would have concubines wear perfume made from boiled exotic animals.
Different ranks of concubines were required to wear specific scents made from various animals. This helped the emperor...
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Ancient Chinese nobles would grow their fingernails so long they needed gold sheaths.
Long fingernails were a status symbol indicating that one didn't need to perform manual labor. Some nobles would...
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Medieval European aristocrats would wear live animals as fashion accessories.
Small animals like squirrels and ferrets would be kept as living jewelry, often adorned with precious metals. This...