The Man-Made Gut Stones Once Used to Thwart Assassination Attempts (opens in new tab)

For centuries, people believed this strange object could neutralize poison, cure disease, and save lives at royal courts across Europe\. It’s called a bezoar: a hardened mass formed inside the stomachs of animals\. Equal parts medical marvel, myth, and status symbol, bezoars were once worth more than gold\. Would you have carried one? 👀