#historical-practices

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Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
19 hours ago

Eat tapeworm eggs, lose weight: The terrifying Victorian practice whose myth refuses to die

The Ugly Stepsister features a disturbing scene where the protagonist eats a tapeworm egg to lose weight, reflecting historical beauty ideals.
France news
fromThe Good Life France
7 months ago

La Rentree in France - what's it all about? - The Good Life France

La Rentrée in France signifies the return to school and work after summer vacations, embodying unique cultural practices.
History
fromOpen Culture
10 months ago

The World's Oldest Homework: A Look at Babylonian Math Homework from 4,000 Years Ago

Homework is becoming less fashionable in some educational circles, but it does not indicate a decline in educational standards.
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