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Slip into some Irish slime: Why a seaweed bath is good for your health and beauty - and armpits
It was also a staple part of the Irish diet in the 19th century during the potato famine - whether this triggered an insatiable sexual appetite in the general population is unclear - and became a regular among coastal workers in the early 20th century, who …