2006-08-17 13:42:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Goldenseal Root.
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2006-08-17 13:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by angel_s_garden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have thicker skin. No joke. We do. All of the days we spend in the wide open spaces has allowed us to develop a natural outdoor appearance. Only the couch potatoes have the thin skin that makes them a natural target for them.
2006-08-17 20:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Among other things, they avoided camping near stagnant water. They also used repellents, at least where people weren't moving around that much. Why do you think tobacco became sacred?
2006-08-18 00:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the answers given (animal grease and certain herbs), they kept campfires in lodges - the smoke deters mosquitos.
2006-08-17 20:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by justhavingfun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didn't. People just accepted the dicomforts of life in the old days.
2006-08-17 20:48:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that some Canadian tribes would cover themselves in animal grease.
2006-08-17 20:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by Peter B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they got used 2 it... they got adapted to it... i don't think they couldda did anything back then.
2006-08-17 20:55:19 · answer #7 · answered by Say_say26 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋