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The Vicary Method: In this method, doctors would employ the rear end of a chicken, attaching it to patients' armpits and groins in an attempt to drive off disease—a testament to the absurdity of historical medical practices.
Fire Therapy: Pope Clement VI famously sat between two large fires to ward off the plague, inadvertently protecting himself from fleas that thrived in cooler environments.
Social Distancing: Surprisingly, early forms of quarantine became a popular practice based on the notion that isolation could prevent diseases from spreading, a concept that has resurfaced in modern times during health crises.