Video - Bizarre Historical Beauty Beliefs

Did you know that in 16th-century Europe, people believed that wearing a live mouse in their mouth could cure toothaches? The ancient Romans used urine as a mouthwash to whiten their teeth. During the Victorian era, women used arsenic-based face powder, which led to poisoning and death. In medieval Europe, people believed that bathing could lead to illness, so they rarely bathed. The ancient Greeks used crocodile dung as a form of contraception. Stay tuned for more bizarre historical facts that will leave you scratching your head!