The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

The Roadside Beauty Parlor

Death was a big part of life in the Middle Ages. People were deeply concerned with making their own deaths as beautiful and peaceful as possible. If a person would suspect that they were in their final moments, they would toss on their nicest clothes and makeup to look fit for the occasion. 

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The More You Know

  • In the late 1600s, London was plagued by an attacker who would spank his victims with a rod and shout "Spanko!" before running away.
  • If you sneeze while driving at 60 mph, your eyes are closed for around 50 feet.
  • Abraham Lincoln was a wrestling champion.
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