The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Contour

Contour has existed for over 500 years, despite seeming like a fairly modern fad. The cosmetic entrepreneur Helena Rubinstein made contouring a popular concept in 1935 because she wanted to sell different colors of foundation. 

The Shower Hood

This invention became obsolete because of the accessibility of the shower cap, but we think that the shower hood should come back. Seriously, if you're someone who doesn't need or want to wash your hair daily, this invention is for you. 

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The More You Know

  • Mr. and Mrs. came from the words master and mistress.
  • A quarter of all the bones in your body are in your feet.
  • The glass winged butterfly lacks colored scales, which makes its wings transparent and helps it avoid predators.
  • The CIA reads up to 5 million Tweets a day.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.