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The world's dirtiest man died a few months after taking a shower.
Amou Haji passed away at the age of 94, just months after taking his first bath in decades.
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Why were eunuchs in ancient times afraid of serving concubines in bathing?
For eunuchs, serving concubines in bathing was not much fun.
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The truth about the rather 'creepy' way of bathing and going to the toilet of ancient people
Nowadays, going to the toilet and using it in private seems normal. However, this was unthinkable before the 19th century.
Health
Unexpected harms of bathing every day
Most people shower at least once a day. However, experts say that this frequency is too much and is not good for your health.
New technology
Fully automatic shower for humans
Osaka-based shower manufacturer Science Co. has developed an advanced 'washing machine' called the
Animal world
Strange bird species specializes in eating bones and 'bathing in iron'
Large in size, the bearded vulture impresses with its ability to eat bones and its red feathers from bathing in iron-rich mud streams.
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How do Mongolian nomads living in tents go to the toilet and bathe?
Mongolian nomadic life is associated with traditional yurt tents.
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Banning bathing, forced crying and strange wedding customs in the world
Getting tied up, pouring dirty mixture on people, bathing 72 hours before the wedding, tearing the bride's dress to receive good luck... are the confusing wedding custom…
Oceanography
The most 'weird' sea in the world, only 1 person bathes at a time, but customers are still lining up
Although this sea can only accommodate 1 to 2 people for 1 bath, it is especially popular. Why?
Animal world
Surprisingly, now Japanese monkeys can ride deer!
Japanese macaques, which were once famous for taking hot baths in their snowy habitats, are now making headlines once again by riding sika deer.
Medicine - Health
The effect of cold water immersion on sports players
Soaking in an ice bath is an effective way to reduce swelling, relieve pain and cool down quickly for sports players after intense exercise.
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Indulging in mud bathing, the humped pig almost lost his life to the lion
A humped pig was taking a mud bath when a lioness stalked and approached. Despite having the advantage, lions cannot catch fast prey.
Oceanography
Australia introduces swimwear against shark bites
The Shark Stop thermal bathing suit is made from very strong materials, which can resist cuts, punctures and limit injuries, thereby reducing blood loss.
Health
The doctor was surprised when he examined the old man's health for '67 years without a bath'
An 87-year-old Iranian man who has lived on the streets and hasn't showered in nearly seven decades has scientists baffled by his exceptionally good health.
Space science
Earth creatures born in 'alien-like' horror place
Bathed in ultraviolet (UV) rays 10 times more deadly than Earth is today, the small group of creatures continued to survive and evolve for several billion years - they w…