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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What was that theory called again?

[โ€“] PugJesus 5 points 1 week ago

Miasma theory. The thinking was, at least partially, that bathing opened up your pores, through which 'bad air' (miasma) could seep in. Funny enough, miasma theory after and before this period was used primarily to support bathing. Goes to show people can twist anything to their purposes.