The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Figure Contests

Before wet t-shirt contests were a thing, women would participate in "figure competitions." These competitions were judged by men and the winner was deemed to have the "neatest figure." Women wore bags over their heads to conceal their identities.  

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The More You Know

  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
  • Bubble wrap was originally intended to be used as 3D wallpaper.
  • Almost all chickens eaten today come from the winner of the 1948 'Chicken of Tomorrow' Contest whose genetics now dominate poultry farms worldwide.
  • 27,000 tress are cut down every day to become toilet paper.
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