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They Washed Their Clothes With Urine:
In ancient Rome, fullers used urine, rich in ammonia, to clean clothes effectively, making it a valuable resource. Public urine collection bins, taxed by Emperor Vespasian, provided a steady income for the empire during tough times. When his son Titus criticized the tax, Vespasian held a coin from the revenue to his nose, quipping, "Yet it comes from urine!"—a phrase that became legendary.
Disgusting Details Of Every Day Life In Ancient Rome
They Washed Their Clothes With Urine:
In ancient Rome, fullers used urine, rich in ammonia, to clean clothes effectively, making it a valuable resource. Public urine collection bins, taxed by Emperor Vespasian, provided a steady income for the empire during tough times. When his son Titus criticized the tax, Vespasian held a coin from the revenue to his nose, quipping, "Yet it comes from urine!"—a phrase that became legendary.