Thousands of years ago, our ancestors discovered something that would clean their bodies and clothes. As the story goes, fat from someone’s meal fell into the leftover ashes of a fire. They were ...

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of scrubbing off the dirt, sweat and grime from a long day. A little soap and suds go a long way in keeping us clean, but how did humans wash themselves ...

Soap may seem like a simple household item, but it's one of the most powerful tools in our fight against viruses and bacteria. Long before modern sanitisers and disinfectants became popular, soap was ...

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Soap has a pretty simple formula and a long history. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There's nothing quite like the satisfaction ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How does soap clean our bodies? – Charlie H., ...

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