Many people in the early 1900s used a chemical called nitrobenzene as a shoe polish. All was well and good if the polish dried correctly, but if it didn't, wearers would pass out, turn blue, fall ill, and sometimes die (illustration by Rory Dobner)pic.twitter.com/dvMagutzSr
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But man, did those shoes shine!
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But at least they died with shiny shoes!
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@fuzzlime (her tall boots?)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Still....nice boots.
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Hmmm. Decisions decisions
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Nitrobenzene shoe caring chemical is now coated on vegetables and fruits in India. Is it safe
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Worth it for fine kicks
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