At first, I scoffed, like YEAH OK DUMMY

But, apparently, there is evidence!

I intend to dig in and triple check their sources, just to be sure-- but I’ve already found other articles with similar references, so... its looking legit so far

i remember that random fact

I’d never heard of it, somehow!

i don't remember where i heard it!

It’s apparently a ‘random fun fact’ in piercing circles, so maybe someone that’s involved there?

i am definitely not in any piercing circles, i just read a lot

I’m doubly shocked because I’ve had those piercings done... like, universe, you failed me!

the victorians were wild honestly

Hahaha, that is fair! I love random facts, I actively look for them

They were. Our perception vs. their reality is the funniest shit sometimes

and this, for all my fellow night owls-- I mean, dandies

modern people writing stories about victorians: pip pip cheerio, those exposed ankles are truly a lascivious sight to behold
actual victorians: nipple piercings, partying late into the night, eating actual mummies

y e p

blame the arsenic, i guess