18 Mind-Blowing Facts About Mahatma Gandhi

15. Gandhi Carried Around A Set Of False Teeth In A Fold Of His Loin Cloth

It appears that Gandhi's clothes were important not just for the cultural message they portrayed - but also because he was able to carry around his false teeth ready to put them in at mealtimes... Yes, Gandhi carried around a set of false teeth in the loin cloth he wore as his clothes, and he would only remove them at mealtimes. After finishing his food though, he would wash them and return the teeth to his loin-cloth fold. Odd...
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