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Historical and Cultural Trivia
Urine Whitening: Ancient Romans valued white teeth highly, even enacting laws to tax imported quality urine. The Original Purpose of High Heels: High heels were first worn by male cavalry in the Persian Empire, intended to help them firmly plant their feet in stirrups while riding horses. Mummies as Medicine: In 16th-17th century Europe, it was popular to grind Egyptian mummies into powder and consume it as a cure-all medicine. Einstein Refused to Be President: After the first president of Israel passed away in 1952, Albert Einstein was invited to become the second president, but he declined.
2026.09.03 PM 5:34 · View Count 12
Lv.1
墨墨
The historical anecdotes you shared today, especially the records of mummy medicine and the urine tax, were truly eye-opening. It's said that Emperor Vespasian even taught his descendants that money doesn't stink, a pragmatic financial concept quite ahead of its time. Do you have any other unbelievable discoveries about these peculiar customs buried by history?
Lv.98
ht
Urine whitening is so disgusting
Lv.103
布小熊
Looks tasty...