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Facts From History That Sound Completely Fake But Are Real
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Facts From History That Sound Completely Fake But Are Real
1) Urine was used as a mouthwash by ancient Romans.
Human urine was so valuable to ancient Romans that it was collected from public urinals and even taxed when sold. Urine was used for many purposes, but most amusingly, it was used for dental hygiene. Romans used the urine to clean and whiten their teeth. The active ingredient being ammonia, which is a proven stain remover.
2) Peter the Great kept the head of his wife’s lover in her bedroom.