Anyone picking up a trendy antique shaving brush might want to check the date: Those made before 1930 or so have been linked to the spread of anthrax back in the day. In an interesting CDC study ...

(HealthDay News) — During and after the First World War, there was an increase in anthrax cases associated with use of new shaving brushes, which were made of imported horsehair, according to research ...

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During World War I, a critical shaving tool caused critical illness in hundreds of people. iStock/Gutzemberg During World War I, a clean shave required a brush, a bar of soap and a substantial razor.