“And it Was Fashionable ?!” Strange Trends That Were Previously at the Height of Fashion …

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7. Pocket dogs

If you think that the fashion of carrying around pocket dogs everywhere has appeared recently, then you are very mistaken. In the Middle Ages, ladies also eagerly dragged after themselves tiny dogs, though the reason was completely different. The fact is that dogs were the best bait for fleas, lice and other parasites. The body temperature of animals is higher than in humans, so all kinds of bugs more often chose their hair as their «home». Also, some young ladies used their pocket pets as towels or napkins and often wiped their hands on them after a meal.

INTERESTING 12 Kinds of Secret Weapons of China

12 Kinds of Secret Weapons of China

The scale of China in terms of population and the area of ​​their territory has not surprised anyone for a long time. The Chinese are a very developed and hardworking people. No wonder they say: "If you do something well, then there will always be one Chinese who will do it even better." This also applies to military equipment and weapons, the development of which Chinese engineers keep secret, but not to say so in a very strict manner. That is why today we offer you to get acquainted with 12 types of secret and most powerful weapons and equipment invented by the Chinese.
CELEBRITIES 12 Hollywood Stars That Have Changed Significantly for the Role

12 Hollywood Stars That Have Changed Significantly for the Role

Almost all the stars of show business and Hollywood actors try in one way or another to keep themselves in good physical shape, but when it comes to a major role, how many are ready to subject their body to transformations for the sake of cinema? Well, art requires sacrifice ... And before you is a list of stars who dared to gain or lose weight well for the role in the movie.
SOCIETY Quarantine: Isolation or Moment of Reboot and Rest

Quarantine: Isolation or Moment of Reboot and Rest

Quarantine ... Pandemic ... Coronavirus ... These words we now hear from everywhere. But it depends only on us how we perceive and project them onto our lives. You can panic and drive yourself into a corner, or you can choose the opposite option and regard it simply as a new period of your life, time to search for truth, new opportunities and affirmation of life values. And so, for those who, like us, choose the second option, we provide a selection of how to use time effectively and profitably, which, as it seems to us, lasts so long in conditions of social isolation.
AUTO Cars That Were Made in a Single Copy

Cars That Were Made in a Single Copy

We present to your attention 15 cars that were produced in a single copy. And no, these are not museum exhibits, but cars that are quite realistic to meet on the streets of the city ...
SOCIETY A Young Trucker Told About Her Work

A Young Trucker Told About Her Work

There are some women who are not afraid to go beyond the generally accepted framework and do as their hearts tell them, even if it alerts the society and raises a lot of perplexing questions. Ekaterina Mironova, a trucker from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia is just such a woman. She told about her work, a 20-ton truck and the dangers on the road in one of the interviews ...
INTERESTING The most delicious borscht recipe

The most delicious borscht recipe

Borsch is by far the most authentic Ukrainian food. Red borsch with vegetables on beef broth, and with lard - it is not only tasty, but also healthy! Each Ukrainian mistress has her own, undeniably the best, recipe for rich borsch. The recipe published here can be taken as the basis for the preparation of this first dish and further supplemented with ingredients to taste and desire.
INTERESTING 17 Frozen Reservoirs That Look Like Fine Art

17 Frozen Reservoirs That Look Like Fine Art

Every year, when the temperature drops below zero, most rivers, ponds, lakes and even some oceans are covered with a thick layer of impenetrable ice, forming on their surface either snow patterns or masterpieces of fine art. Such beauty cannot be described in words, so we have prepared for you this selection of 17 photos so that you can fully enjoy these icy views and anticipate the coming frosts ...
INTERESTING When Fathers Stay With Their Children

When Fathers Stay With Their Children

Children, of course, always try to take an example from their parents and imitate them in every way. That is why the connection between the two generations is so clearly seen in these pictures ...
AUTO The Most Popular Amphibious Cars

The Most Popular Amphibious Cars

These cars break all ideas about the latest technology and are able to travel not only by land but by water. Which of these amphibious cars will seem most unusual to you?
INTERESTING TOP Best Islands for Active and Beach Recreation

TOP Best Islands for Active and Beach Recreation

Are you tired and want to get distracted? These places will give you unforgettable impressions and the warmest memories of a lifetime. Warm sand, azure shores and a stunning underwater world will not leave anyone indifferent. This collection contains the best islands for rest and relaxation.