Video - From Urine Teeth-Whitening to Stilt Duels: Bizarre History Unveiled!
Did you know that in medieval Europe, people used urine to whiten their teeth? Yes, the ammonia in urine was thought to keep those pearly whites sparkling! Moving over to the 17th century, ever heard of a duel fought entirely on stilts? In France, two noblemen once battled it out high above the ground – talk about taking things to the next level! And speaking of heights, during the Renaissance, fashionable Italians wore chopines, which were platform shoes that could be up to 20 inches tall, making stair climbing a sport of its own. Here’s a kicker - in Victorian England, to avoid the prying eyes of the public, people invented the 'face-cone', a mask worn to protect one’s identity during a stroll. It was the original privacy setting! Ever wondered about the strangest job? How about the royal 'Groom of the Stool' in England, whose duty was to assist the king in his bathroom activities? Yes, that was a real job! So, who's still thinking their job is the weirdest one out there?