The Wonky History of Soap: It Rose From The Ashes *Literally*

In the current Corona climate, one of our main topics of conversation has been *understandably* washing hands (for 2 rounds of Happy Birthday). This got me thinking about the history of soap - For who figured out a certain liquid or material got germs off of you anyhow? And what person in pre-microscope times decided to whip up a substance that’d kill germs they could NOT yet see?

Investigation mode, ON.

Get ready to feel sudsy with this hyper-relevant episode that may feel surprisingly UPLIFTING, assuring and have a spark of gratitude amid this time. You’ll learn:

Where the term soap actually comes from (It’s a really sexy word translation)
How people used to clean their bodies in Roman times *that sounds kind of painful*
Why Colgate *recognize the name?* was like the Starbucks of soap
What the difference is between detergent vs. soap (It’s not about being for “clothes” vs. “skin”)
The worker’s accident that led to a soap phenomenon
The ironic part about the latest soap revolution vs. ancient soap

As you get more Corona texts and on Facetime dates, you’ll have some new prevalent and *uplifting* insights to share!

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