Video - 18th Century Aristocrats: The Dirty Secrets of High Society!

Did you know that in the 18th century, British aristocrats would deliberately dirty themselves to show off their wealth? Yup, they'd wear white powder on their faces, which was often made of toxic lead, to appear more distinguished. But, it gets grosser! They rarely bathed, believing water could spread disease. Instead, they masked their odor with perfume. And let's not forget the infamous "night soil men," who collected human waste from homes and dumped it in the Thames River. Talk about a dirty job! So, next time you complain about chores, remember it could be worse—much worse. What do you think of these stinky habits? Let us know!