Video - The Weird and Wacky World of Historical Remedies

Did you know that in the 17th century, people believed that wearing a special kind of mask, made of bird beaks, would protect them from the plague? Sounds pretty fowl, right? But wait, it gets even weirder. During the reign of King Charles II of England, there was a craze for drinking powdered human skulls mixed with alcohol to cure various ailments. Talk about a bone-chilling remedy! And just when you thought things couldn't get any crazier, in ancient Rome, some women used crocodile dung as a form of contraceptive. Now that's what we call a crappy situation! So, what do you think of these bizarre historical facts? Let us know in the comments below!