
Episode 33: Gunpowder Toothpaste. 10 Surprising Victorian Beauty Trends
Dirty Sexy History
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From 18 80, they even had perforated toilet paper. As early as the eighteenth century, gunpowder was recognized as an effective treatment for toothache. Potassium nitrate is still a ingredient in sensitive tooth paste to day. If you couldn't find that, well, there was always urine.
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