The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Hair Drying Cages

Unlike the modern incantation of the traditional hairdryer, each one of these prongs was charged with electricity and heated to a point that they could potentially burn the person's ears and hair. The current version of the hairdryer is much more accessible if you don't want to scorch your hair off. 

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The More You Know

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