Is That A Mouse in Your Mouth? Who knew mice could moonlight as medical marvels? Ancient Egyptians certainly did, popping dead mice into their mouths to ease toothaches. Yes, you read that right—mice as dental care! It sounds bizarre, but back then, it was considered a practical solution for a p...

Drowning in the Drool? What's up ResusaNation? Havee you ever wondered what Olympic swimmers and your mouth have in common? Turns out, they both deal with a lot of water! Brace yourselves for a fact that's about to make your jaws drop (and drool): The average human produces enough saliva in thei...

Medieval Fart Jars: A Stinky Solution to the Black Death In the annals of medical history, we find numerous strange and often misguided attempts to combat deadly diseases. One such peculiar practice from the Middle Ages stands out not for its pain or brutality, but for its unusual... aroma. The ...

Does Mummy Know Best? Mummy powder, a.k.a. "mumia" or "mummia"... ...was indeed used in European medicine from the Middle Ages through parts of the early modern period. This practice stemmed from a combination of misunderstanding, superstition, and the high regard for ancient Egyptian culture a...