If you were unfortunate enough to drown in London during the mid- to late 18th century...

[charisstoma]

Dear Everyone,
Please don't drown. Tobacco is bad for your health.


A resuscitation kit from the early 19th century. (Photo: Wellcome Images)

LONDON’S LIFE-SAVING, PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ENEMA KITS

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[mee-eep.livejournal.com]

Is that where the saying 'blowing smoke up your arse' comes from?

Oh god I'm alive! Thank you.
We've met before
We have?
I saved you last friday as well
My hero
Stop blowing smoke up my arse
Hey you might like it, only fair to return the favour.
Got my own kit at home
Lead on ;)

[charisstoma.livejournal.com]

*giggling discretely* Just found this.

[mee-eep.livejournal.com]

*giggle*