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The Tudors believed that tomatoes were poisonous when eaten off pewter plates.
The acidic tomatoes would leach lead from pewter plates, causing lead poisoning. This led to the belief that tomatoes themselves were poisonous, a misconception that persisted for many years. Wealthy people's lead plates inadvertently created this cultural food taboo.
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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...