A Washington's false teeth became somewhat wood-like in appearance from staining.
B Washington experienced troubles with his teeth.
C Washington's secrecy likely strengthened the myth of his wooden teeth.
George Washington's life is clouded by myths, but few are as popular as the idea that he had wooden teeth. While Washington did endure a number of dental troubles, which required several sets of dentures, none of his false teeth were ever made of wood. Why, then, does the wooded teeth myth exist? Scholars can only guess, but the most likely reason is that some of Washington's dentures came to resemble wood due to staining. In addition, the myth may have originated from the fact that Washington's teeth were shrouded in mystery to begin with; Washington treated his dental troubles like a state secret.
Select the three details that are included in the text.
A Washington's false teeth became somewhat wood-
like in appearance from staining.
B Washington experienced troubles with his teeth.
C Washington's secrecy likely strengthened the myth
of his wooden teeth.
D It is now known that calomel, which Washington
had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.
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George Washington suffered many dental troubles throughout his life. By 1789, when he was sworn in as the first president of the United States, he had only one natural tooth remaining. He ultimately lost that tooth as well. Of course, dentistry was quite limited in Washington's time; had he lived two hundred years later, he would likely have had much better dental health. Yet there is another possible reason that Washington had so much tooth trouble: he had often been given calomel, or mercurous chloride, for his various health problems. Calomel was a standard treatment of the day, but since it contains mercury, it is toxic. Among other ill effects, it can damage teeth.
Select the two details that are included in the text.
A Washington's false teeth became somewhat wood [like in appearance from staining
B Washington experienced troubles with his teeth
C Washington's secrecy likely strengthened the myth of his wooden teeth.
D It is now known that calomel, which Washington],[had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.
Select the two details that are included in the text.
A Washington's false teeth became somewhat wood [like in appearance from staining
B Washington experienced troubles with his teeth
C Washington's secrecy likely strengthened the myth of his wooden teeth.
D It is now known that calomel, which Washington],[had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.
B Washington experienced troubles with his teeth
D It is now known that calomel, which Washington had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.
D It is now known that calomel, which Washington had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.
Compare the details that were included in both texts.
A Washington's false teeth became somewhat wood like in appearance from staining.
B Washington experienced troubles with his teeth.
C Washington's secrecy likely strengthened the myth of his wooden teeth.
D It is now known that calomel, which Washington had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.
Who would likely agree that outdated medical practices were likely to blame for Washington dental troubles?
The author of text 1
The author of text 2
Both authors
A Washington's false teeth became somewhat wood like in appearance from staining.
B Washington experienced troubles with his teeth.
C Washington's secrecy likely strengthened the myth of his wooden teeth.
D It is now known that calomel, which Washington had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.
Who would likely agree that outdated medical practices were likely to blame for Washington dental troubles?
The author of text 1
The author of text 2
Both authors
Both authors
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