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In ancient Rome, urine was used for cleaning clothes. Talk about fresh scent.

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Romans used urine as a source of ammonia, which helps lift stains and whiten fabrics. Fullers (laundry workers) collected it in vats—so yes, ancient “dry cleaning” was as glamorous as it sounds.

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