7. Smoke Enemas

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If you’ve ever heard the phrase “blow smoke up your rear,” it might be interesting to find out about its origins. At one time, an “enema” that used tobacco smoke instead of a more traditional liquid of some kind was intended as a treatment for conditions as varied as drowning and cholera. It was also considered something you might want to do just to improve your general health. And you thought getting a colonoscopy was a bit awkward!