The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Electrical Treatments

Back in the 1930s, ladies would get their eyebrows zapped off with an electrical stylus. This process is similar to today's laser hair removal treatments, just a bit less refined.

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The More You Know

  • Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in the Matrix. He starred in Wild Wild West instead.
  • For 67 consecutive years, Mary was America's most popular female baby name. Linda broke the streak in 1947.
  • When a piece of bread is toasted, it's called the "Maillard reaction."
  • Pizza only became popular in the United States after American troops occupying Italy during World War 2 became hooked on it and then popularized it back home.
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