stackyFACTSBecause obviously, a deadly intestinal disease can be stopped by simply keeping your tummy warm. People fiercely believed that chilling the abdomen caused illness, so they wrapped themselves in tight flannel bands to magically ward off pathogens. Spoilers: bacteria do not actually care if your stomach is wearing a cozy sweater.
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