Video - Bizarre Beliefs: Historical Health Myths and Odd Remedies

Did you know that in the 15th century, people believed that bathing could lead to illness? As a result, many individuals would go weeks or even months without taking a bath, causing widespread sickness in communities. Surprisingly, doctors recommended that women looking to conceive should drink a potion made from crushed beetles. This bizarre remedy was believed to increase fertility. Imagine the shock of discovering that powdered wigs were originally invented to cover up head sores caused by syphilis. Talk about a fashionable cover-up! And to top it off, the word "avocado" actually comes from the Aztec word "ahuakatl," which also means testicle. Who knew guacamole had such an interesting origin?