In parts of Sutherland, a cure for toothache was carrying a live earthworm in your mouth, walking to the next parish without speaking, and safely returning the poor worm to the earth. Usually done at night so to not offend folk by not saying hello!
In parts of Sutherland, a cure for toothache was carrying a live earthworm in your mouth, walking to the next parish without speaking, and safely returning the poor worm to the earth. Usually done at night so to not offend folk by not saying hello!