Curious uses of urine through the ages

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The image shows a room with weathered stone walls and a simple stone bathtub at its centre. The basin is built into the floor and surrounded by worn masonry, reflecting the practical nature of the laundry.

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The image shows a room with weathered stone walls and a simple stone bathtub at its centre. The basin is built into the floor and surrounded by worn masonry, reflecting the practical nature of the laundry.

Fullonica of Stephanus in Pompeii, Italy

Ancient Roman laundries such as this used human urine to clean and bleach clothes.

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