I want to know some things that the Victorians did that we would think are unusual. Can you help/
I want to know some things that the Victorians did that we would think are unusual. Can you help/
user
A few examples, with some possible explanations:
assistant
wow, they are some interesting facts. Can you tell me more about laudanum? what is it? what does it do?
user
Laudanum is a solution of opium dissolved in alcohol.  It is considered dangerous because it is hard to dose the right amount of opium. If you take too little, it doesn’t have a strong effect; if you take too much, it can be deadly.  Here are some health risks:
assistant
I see, that is dangerous. Are there any benefits to having a bath with saltwater?
user
This was a trend that some people engaged in during the 1920s.  It was popularized by Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) who wrote, “I have bathed in salt water. I can’t tell you how marvellous it is. I feel as if I could take on the world.”  It was believed to be helpful for women because their bodies were believed to be full of toxins. The saltwater baths could also be used as a means of weight loss.
assistant
Are there benefits to having a bath with saltwater though?
user