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 The Mongols did not believe in washing their own garments since it polluted the water and disrupted the water cycle. [([[https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1ly2rj/til_people_of_the_mongol_empire_never_washed/|Reddit]])]
+===== Death Toll =====
+World War II was the bloodiest conflict in human history; nevertheless, the Mongol invasions were almost as lethal, despite the fact that the world population was just one-fifth of what it was during WWII. They were responsible for the deaths of as many as 40 million people. [([[https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-genghis-khan|History]])]
+===== Horses Not Only For Transportation =====
+During a campaign, soldiers were given limited rations and were trained to go for days at a time without eating. Their horses were not only their mode of transportation, but also, in times of need, a source of food, water, and warmth. [([[https://www.historyonthenet.com/what-did-the-mongols-eat|Historynet]])]
+===== Silk Armor =====
+Mongols wore silk clothes, despite the fact that they were not fashionistas. To defend themselves from arrows, they would wear a silk shirt under their armor. The silk threads would mesh around the arrowhead, making arrow removal more hygienic and less harmful. [([[https://www.quora.com/Why-did-ancient-Mongol-warriors-wear-silk-vests|Quora]])]
+===== Ger =====
+A nomadic civilization like the Mongols required the development of movable dwellings. The ger appears. A ger was a simple, prefabricated dwelling made of wood, pelts, and ropes. Men, women, and the old each had their own quarters. [([[https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/traditional-craftsmanship-of-the-mongol-ger-and-its-associated-customs-00872|Unesco]])]
+===== Great Hunt =====
+During the winter, a grand hunt would be summoned, with the Khan leading the charge with the first kill. From March through October, it is illegal to kill animals. [([[https://medium.com/mbreads/genghis-khan-the-emperor-of-all-men-b4fdf8179841|Medium]])]

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