5 Bizarre Historical Jobs That Would Never Fly Today

<p>In an era before antibiotics and advanced medical treatments, leeches were the go-to remedy for ailments like infections, fevers, and blood disorders.</p> <p>Leech collectors had the unenviable task of gathering these blood-sucking critters from their natural habitats, like ponds and marshes.</p> <p>They often used their own legs or those of animals to attract the leeches.</p> <p>The job was fraught with dangers like infections, excessive blood loss, and even death from diseases carried by the leeches.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@ZaharanAmeer/5-bizarre-historical-jobs-that-would-never-fly-today-a02fd90d6627"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>