Ancient Romans used crushed mouse brains as a form of toothpaste.
Why it is true
It was believed that this strange mixture helped relieve toothache and whiten teeth, reflecting the sometimes bizarre medical and hygiene practices of antiquity.
Source: Hygiene
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