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In 1842 the first bathtub was denounced as a "luxurious and democratic vanity". Boston made it unlawful to bathe, except on doctor’s prescription.

In 1843 Philadelphia made bathing illegal between November 1 and March 15.

Well, good news. There’s no ban on you being cleansed from moral filth.