The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Tiny Smiles

There is a reason why the Mona Lisa has a small smile. Back in the Renaissance period, ladies with smaller mouths were considered more beautiful. That, and they typically smiled with their mouths closed because there was no formal dentistry.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.