Long before the advent of mechanical showers, nail clippers, and electric razors, people's personal grooming habits were far different than they are today.

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Surprising Grooming Etiquette From the Past

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L ong before the advent of mechanical showers, nail clippers, and electric razors, people's personal grooming habits were far different than they are today. Many modern tools weren't invented until the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which left anyone who lived before that with limited options, creating some hygiene habits that seem quite unusual today. 

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