TIL Amou Haji, known as the "world’s dirtiest man", avoided bathing for over 60 years due to a superstition. After villagers finally convinced him to wash, he died just weeks later at the age of 94.

IamNobuddy@lemmy.world · 13 days ago

TIL Amou Haji, known as the "world’s dirtiest man", avoided bathing for over 60 years due to a superstition. After villagers finally convinced him to wash, he died just weeks later at the age of 94.

Crestwave@lemmy.world · 13 days ago

That is true, but bathing after avoiding it for 60 years is still a significant change in environment that probably isn’t great if you’re 94 years old.

roofuskit@lemmy.world · 13 days ago

This is one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen posited.

TIL Amou Haji, known as the "world’s dirtiest man", avoided bathing for over 60 years due to a superstition. After villagers finally convinced him to wash, he died just weeks later at the age of 94.

TIL Amou Haji, known as the "world’s dirtiest man", avoided bathing for over 60 years due to a superstition. After villagers finally convinced him to wash, he died just weeks later at the age of 94.

Amou Haji, 'World’s Dirtiest Man’, Dies at 94 Less Than a Month After Washing for First Time in 60+ Years

Amou Haji, 'World’s Dirtiest Man’, Dies at 94 Less Than a Month After Washing for First Time in 60+ Years