The inventor of Vaseline, Robert Chesebrough, was such a firm believer in its medicinal properties that he claimed to have eaten a spoonful of it a day. During a bout of pleurisy in his 50s, he ordered his nurse to cover him from head to toe in the substance, and soon recovered. He lived to be 96.

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The Untold Story of Vaseline and Robert Chesebrough - found it here. Before selling Vaseline, Chesebrough tested it on his own cuts and burns. To create demand, he demonstrated its effectiveness by burning his skin with acid or an open flame and then applying Vaseline to the injuries.

He claimed past injuries had healed thanks to his “miracle product.” In reality, Vaseline forms a protective layer, preventing dirt from entering wounds and retaining moisture, aiding the healing process. (Source)

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Now that’s real dedication 😎the guy was apparently a badass.

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Oh yeah, I bet I could live to 96 if I had a nurse coating me head to head every day in it

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"Coating me head to head"

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Head to head, toe to toe, let's get Vaseline all aglow! 😂

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Keep your family and business completely separated

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that's not a spelling mistake 👀

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“Get every nook and cranny!”