What were they made from, like mercury lead arsenide or something?
I am only aware of one thing, Potassium Alum, https://www.razorus.com/alum-the-miracle-used-for-centuries Other than that, perfumes, herbs, or bathing. And remember, people smelled different than they do now. 300 years ago, Humans were not consuming all kinds of chemicals, preservatives and overly processed foods. You really do sweat what you consume. And, just like today, body odor is a genetic thing. Some people sweat less and stink less. And here is an article about how many Asians do not sweat, or sweat very little. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/east-asians-no-body-odor-dont-need-deodorant-rcna156778
Would Ganges River stink even more were that not the case?
As per my dreaded days in the high school locker room, before there was axe body spray (1 can per day), there was nothing. And both were fucking awful.
Alum stone.
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No pic. It is a mostly clear crystal half the size of a cigarette pack with rounded edges.
Wrong post for me ahh
