Hey there History Fans! Here's our latest Weird History: Listerine and Lysol. We start with a brief history of surgeon Joseph Lister and his campaign for antiseptic medical practices. We then delve into the invention named after him: the antiseptic mouthwash Listerine. What’s weird about all this are the uses claimed by Listerine and its aggressive ad campaigns in the 1920s. Yes, we will also read several of these strange ads! Stay tuned for the end where we tell you how Lysol also plays into this strange tale.

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