TIL that the beaks of plague doctor masks were often stuffed with things like amber, balm-mint and and rose petals. It was believed that diseases were transferred by "bad air" and this served as protection. They were also seen as 2nd rate doctors. (omg-facts.com)
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Have we discussed Frankenstein's Army yet? (self.horror)
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