Have You Had Your Naked Window Hang Today?

7. HANG OUT NAKED BY THE WINDOW EVERY DAY.

This is also called vapor-bathing, which is a different kind of vapor than the aforementioned ammonia soak, and one more likely to bring the attention of unwanted suitors. To take a proper vapor bath, “the lady denudes herself, takes a seat near the window, and takes in the warm rays of the sun.” If you’re a lady of the restless sort, dancing is advised. A good vapor bath is at least an hour long.

Mental Floss dug up 11 beauty tips from the Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information (1889), a publication that helpfully suggests that “If women are to govern, control, manage, influence and retain the adoration of husbands, fathers, brothers, lovers or even cousins, they must look their prettiest at all times.” If naked window hangs are a part of this pretty plan, I might be on board. [Mental Floss]