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Crazy things ancient Greeks did! (video)

They invented democracy, among other things, but also tried birth control through sneezing

Newsroom July 4 07:04

Ancient Greece is considered to be the crucible of western civilisation. With the invention of the earliest form of democracy, the adoption of philosophy, theatre and the arts their contribution to what we take for granted today can not be underestimated. But they also did some things no so widely known things that we might see as pretty crazy from modern-day standards. From sneezing as a contraceptive method to carrying bulls as a training, here is a list of some of the craziest things ancient Greeks did.

 

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