The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Showing Off Those Man Calves

Fellas, you might want to start taking notes here. Back in the middle ages, ladies used to think that men who had trim and muscular calves were the bee's knees. Wearing high-heeled shoes and tossing some padding into your stockings was a good way to fake them quickly. 

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