Question by dolempap:
How did they cut their own nails in ancient times before scissors were invented?
How did they cut their own nails in ancient times before scissors were invented?
Question is, perhaps, stupid, but I have always been curious about it.
Best answer:
Answer by Katherine
I imagine if they got too long they could be sheared off with whatever blades existed at the time. However, I would think that this would rarely be necessary. People did a lot more rough and grueling work with their hands in ancient times than most people do today. This would have naturally worn down the nails and kept them short.
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