The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Milk Salves

People used to think that milk had the same blemish clearing properties that something like salicylic acid had. It doesn't. But that doesn't change the fact that virtually every American woman was sold the milk salve treatment in the early 20th century!

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The More You Know

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  • Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name.
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