In the early Egyptian civilization, dead Pharaohs were buried with their living servants. |
Spotted skunks do handstands before they spray. |
Claudius (The Roman Emperor) had a love life that was viewed as strange at the time because he only liked women, not men. |
The ancient Romans used urine as toothpaste, mouthwash and laundry detergent. |
Even in these times, Uzbekistan still boils people as a form of capital punishment. |
Falling icicles kill about 100 people every year in Russia. |
The practice of 'Hirudotherapy' is the method of using leeches to suck blood from a specific area of the body. This method has been in use since ancient times, but it has seen a surge in popularity since the 1990s. Medicinal leeches are now commonly used to reduce swelling and blood clotting. |
Kissing someone is more sanitary than shaking hands with someone. |
Ancient Romans would use a sponge on a stick instead of toilet paper. |
Mosquitoes prefer biting people who are drunk. |