Old-fashioned hygiene habits that are anything but clean

There Were No Utensils

In the Middle Ages, forks weren’t common, and knives and spoons were also rare. Most people ate with their hands – which were hardly ever washed. Hygiene wasn’t a big concern, so every meal became a bacterial adventure.

Between the dirt under fingernails and shared dishes, it’s a wonder anyone survived the food at all. So, here’s to cutlery and soap!