This Hygiene Methods Of Old Are The Weirdest You’ll Ever See

Published on 02/11/2020
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Medical Honey-Corpse?

Mummies are things we hear of that were popular in the early days, or we watch them in movies. But, have you ever stop to think the reason behind doing it? 16th-century medical texts and reports note that China had the practice of mellifying people where, as they get old and would soon die, they would consume only honey.

Medical Honey Corpse?

Medical Honey Corpse?

The belief was that all their internal organs and body parts would turn honey, including their sweat and poop. After they die, they would also be placed in a stone coffin with lots of honey, and as they soak, their body parts would be sold as medicinal cures, especially for broken bones. That’s weird and kinky if you ask us!

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