A metal container from Roman times, believed to be around 2,000 years old, was found to contain a face cream with distinct ancient finger marks. The cream was analyzed and found to be a mixture of refined animal fat, starch, and tin. To recreate the cream, researchers followed the same recipe and applied it to their skin, resulting in a white layer with a smooth powdery texture. This texture was achieved by the starch, which is still used in modern cosmetics for this purpose.
Professor Richard Evershed from Bristol University explained that in Roman times, white face paint was trendy and typically obtained its color from a lead compound. However, a tin compound could serve as an acceptable substitute, and since it was abundant in Cornwall, it would have been readily available.
Lead was widely used in ancient Rome and could be found in various items such as cups, plates, coins, pipes, cosmetics, face powder, paints, food seasoning, and even birth control. Surprisingly, research has revealed that tap water in ancient Rome had up to 100 times more lead than local spring water. Some historians speculate that lead poisoning might have contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire.
Today in 1893 is considered the day of the first strip show. In Chicago, Ashea Wabe, performed a belly dance at a city fair. The dance was called “Hootchy-Kootchy”. #ironic The next day she woke up famous as she graced the front pages of newspapers.
@stephenasmith You’re probably thinking, “Of course Steve Nash could win with that Clippers roster.” You can’t honestly think the Nets are more set up than the Clippers. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on First Take.
@stephenasmith@TigerWoods Would have been more impressed had you made this bold prediction 2 years ago. Tiger’s fans were laughed at for hoping and believing this day would come. Never seen so many people find joy through the success of another human being.
Sometimes you feel like you’ve done your job as a dad. Tonight was one of them.
11-year-old: “Colt McCoy is hurt.”
Me: “Yeah. Mark Sanchez is in.”
11-year-old: “The Buttfumble guy!?!”