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Victorian mourners would create jewelry from the hair of deceased loved ones.
Hair jewelry was a popular form of memorial art, with locks of the deceased's hair woven into intricate brooches, rings, and necklaces. This practice was part of the elaborate Victorian mourning culture and was considered a way to keep loved ones close.
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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...