The Creepiest Artifacts in Museums Around the World

Bloodletting Tools

Bloodletting was a popular mode of medicine back in the mid 19th century. It was supposed to help prevent and cure diseases. In reailty, it didn't do anything and many people ended up dying from lack of treatment. 

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The More You Know

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