Video - Bird Beak Plague Masks: A Renaissance Oddity

Did you know that during the Renaissance, people used to wear bird beaks as face masks to protect themselves from the bubonic plague? These masks were filled with herbs or flowers to prevent bad smells from reaching the wearer. Doctors believed that the strong scents could ward off the disease. Imagine walking down the street and seeing people with beaks on their faces! It must have been a sight to behold. Stay tuned for more bizarre historical facts that will leave you scratching your head and questioning the past.