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TIL during bubonic plague outbreaks, European physicians wore beak-like masks filled with perfumes, herbs, and spices, creating the iconic plague doctor costume. The outfit included a long coat, gloves, hat, and mask, and was worn by a few doctors treating plague patients in the early modern era.

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