Why did people start bathing every day?
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I mean a lot of people don’t bathe every day. But I think that modern bathing practices evolved with modern plumbing practices. It didn’t used to be easy for people to get this much fresh water, especially into their homes. and in many places it is still very difficult or impossible for everyone to have access to indoor plumbing. People used to bathe much less often and share bath water, but now we have the ability to take a hot shower whenever we want, if we are lucky. Showering feels nice, and in places where they are available it is expected to be smelling good because you have the option to smell good. I think people started bathing everyday for the same reasons that you bathe every day. It’s expected that you be clean, and it’s pleasant to do.
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