Crocodile poop was the first contraceptive. The Ancient Egyptians certainly had a unique way of doing things. One of the fun facts about Egypt is how they practised safe sex: Women would insert crocodile dung into their vaginas. (Uh, fun?!) The science was that it would soften when it reached body temperature, forming a barrier.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger practised with guns every day for a month to prepare for The Terminator. To achieve the mechanical motions of The Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger worked with guns daily for an entire month. During the first two weeks of filming, he practised stripping and reassembly while blindfolded until he was able to do it robotically and with both hands. He also practised using different weapons without blinking or looking at them when reloading.
Sign language has tongue twisters. They are called finger fumblers. Many who have practised sign language over the years still fumble over certain sequences in ASL.
The first service animals were established in Germany. Service animals were more commonly used by the time of the First World War. However, references in history suggest that the use of service animals has been practised since the mid-16th century.
Human meat is rich in protein. However, early cannibalism was not practised because of diet or starvation. Historical instances of human meat consumption were mainly symbolic or religious gestures.
‘Blackening the bride’. In rural parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, a tradition known as ‘blackening the bride’ was practised in the 18th and 19th centuries. Just before a wedding, friends and family would cover the bride and groom with all sorts of messy substances, such as soot, mud and feathers. This custom was believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the couple.