Powdered Fish Bones
One pamphlet recovered from Britain read that people should use powdered fish bones for their teeth. By simply rubbing this substance on your teeth and rinsing with a vinegar and sulphuric acid mix, it ws believed that you would end up with fresher, whiter and cleaner teeth.
Powdered Fish Bones
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Famous For His (Bad) Hygiene
King James VI of Scotland became famous for his rather odd (and gross) hygiene. Not only did he wear the same clothes for months at a time, but he also kept his hat on for 24 hours a day. Yes, that means he even slept in it! He also believed that bathing was bad for the body, so he never bathed!
Famous For His (Bad) Hygiene
