TIL that in the 1800s, dentures were often made using teeth from dead soldiers, especially after major battles like Waterloo. So, some people were literally smiling with battlefield souvenirs.
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33085031
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https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33085031
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The dentures made from the teeth of dead soldiers at Waterloo
How teeth from dead soldiers at the Battle of Waterloo found their way into the mouths of the wealthy 200 years ago.Paul Kerley (BBC News)
