Video - Strange Medical Practices Through History

Did you know that in 17th century Europe, people believed in the power of mummy medicine? Yes, they actually consumed ground-up mummies in the hopes of curing various ailments. And speaking of bizarre remedies, during the Middle Ages, folks thought they could fend off the plague by wearing beak-like masks filled with strong-smelling herbs. Imagine walking around like a bird with a stuffy nose! But perhaps the oddest treatment of all was trepanation, where doctors drilled holes into patients' skulls to release evil spirits. Ouch! History sure has some strange medical practices, doesn't it? What do you think is the weirdest remedy you've heard of so far? Drop a comment below!