The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Wearing Corsets

Women of the past (and some in the present, although doctors advise that you do not try this) used to bind their waists super tight all day, every day. Corsets were supposed to give women a "desirable hourglass figure" while subsequently making breathing difficult and, in some cases, causing massive organ failure.

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The More You Know

  • When a piece of bread is toasted, it's called the "Maillard reaction."
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  • A species of squid has been observed to leap from the ocean by using pressurized water jets to achieve flight, going as far as 98 feet!
  • There's a shrimp-like creature that makes aluminum armor to protect itself.
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