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tilthat:

TIL In the middle ages some kings had clothes made from “Salamander fur” which were completely fire-proof and bright white. The name likely comes from the common belief that Salamanders were “born from fire”. The clothes were actually made out of asbestos.

via reddit.com

Me during the Middle Ages rocking my fave salamander fur getup completely unaware I will succumb to mesothelioma in 4 days’ time: