In 1773, America opened its first mental hospital where patients were chained to walls, strapped into terror-inducing “tranquilizer chairs,” and buried in unmarked graves—and some say they never left.
Tag: 18th century medicine
Blowing Smoke Up Your Enema
Believe it or not, there was a time when ‘blowing smoke up your butt’ wasn’t just a saying—it was actual medical advice, and yes, it was just as ridiculous as it sounds.