One of the most fascinating things about today’s episode is not just the creation of this everyday object, but the marketing tactic of presenting a problem that many people weren’t concerned with until the solution was advertised.
You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Mouthwash.
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Sources
- The Crazy (and Disgusting) History of Mouthwash - NoCavityKids.com
- Listerine Halitosis Ad 8 Aug 1921 - Newspapers.com
- Cloves - The Perfect Pantry
- Classic Ad Review: Listerine And The Halitosis Hallelujah - AdAge.com
- History of LISTERINE®: From Surgery Antiseptic to Modern Mouthwash - Listerine
- 6 Practical Ways Romans Used Human Urine and Feces in Daily Life - Mental Floss
- What's in the turtle's blood? - News24
- How Mouthwash Is Made - MixerDirect.com
- Discovery Of Bacteria - Explorable
- Bad Breath Wasn’t Invented by Listerine - Smile Columbia Dentistry
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