Glow, Grub & Gold Teeth

This week, we’re going full fabulous: anti-aging hacks that predate influencers, a spoon that screamed status, and ancient Filipinos who made dental bling a thing. It’s skincare, silverware, and serious swagger—served with historical sparkle.

🍯 Ancient Egyptians Invented Anti-Aging Serums Before It Was Cool

• Move over, retinol influencers—ancient Egyptians were already glow-getting 3,000 years ago. They whipped up skincare from honey, milk, and plant oils, slathering themselves in what we’d now call “organic anti-aging balm.”

  The elite used scented unguents to soften wrinkles and protect skin from the blazing sun. Cleopatra herself reportedly bathed in donkey milk. Not exactly cruelty-free, but undeniably bougie.

  🔹 Punchline: Before Sephora, there was the Nile—and it was glorious for the glow-up.

🥄 The Spoon Was a Status Symbol in Medieval Europe

• In the Middle Ages, having your own spoon was like carrying designer cutlery. People didn’t just borrow one from the drawer—you brought it with you, often tied to your belt like a dinner-time utility tool. Wealthy folks flaunted elaborate silver or ivory spoons, while peasants stuck with carved wood.

  Forget handbags—spoons were the original clout accessory.

  🔹 Punchline: “BYOS” (Bring Your Own Spoon) was medieval table etiquette. Forks, meanwhile, were still out there waiting for their moment.

💎 Ancient Filipinos Were Rocking Gold Dental Bling

• In pre-colonial Central Philippines, elite members of society weren’t just rich—they looked the part… right down to their teeth. Known as gold pegging or pusad, people adorned their incisors with gold plates, plugs, and even wire.

  Archaeologists have found skulls with carefully filed and decorated teeth—proof that dental grills were shining centuries before hip-hop made them cool.

  🔹 Punchline: When your dentist appointment doubles as a flex.

From Cleopatra’s skincare to spoon-wielding nobles and ancient dental drip, history isn’t just fascinating—it’s fabulous.

Stay curious (and maybe bedazzle responsibly),

— Max Whitt🎩🍯🥄💎

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