How Washington's Doctors Drained Half His Blood (And Why)

Do you know the true cause of George Washington's death? It wasn't just a simple throat infection.In the 1700s, medical science was based on balancing the body's 'humors.' For the first US President, this meant an extreme cure: removing 80 ounces of blood—almost his entire volume—in under 24 hours. This standard medical practice, known as bloodletting, likely killed him.

⚠️ History's Fatal Cures
* 80 ounces of blood lost
* The 'humors' theory explained
* The shocking standard of the 1700s
* Why doctors weren't murderers
* The actual infection

If you enjoy historical deep dives into the lives of the Founding Fathers, this is for you.
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