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Victorian women would paint their faces with deadly nightshade to dilate their pupils.
The practice, called "bella donna" (beautiful lady), made them appear more attractive but could cause blindness or death. The toxin from the plant would make their pupils dramatically dilate, creating what was considered a desirable, dreamy look.
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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...