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7 Fun Facts About The Foods Of Ancient Greece

September 19, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird History

If you’ve ever vomited from too much wine or been a bit too invested in garlic, these ancient Greek food facts and rituals may be startlingly familiar.

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7 Strange Birth Control Methods Through History

September 12, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird History, Weird World

In the past, preventing conception was a dangerous business. So much so, that some of these medieval and ancient birth control methods could cause some serious damage.