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You've probably heard of bloodletting,

an old-fashioned medical procedure that feels straight out of a vampire story.

In modern times it's mostly fallen out of use, but at the turn of the 20th century it was a common

treatment for heart failure and strokes.

Creating an incision on the body, doctors drained blood to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure,

and prevent excessive bleeding later on.

But there were many dangers.

Bloodletting could cause cardiac arrest or lead to a deadly infection.

But Dr. Bennett Clark High or lead to a deadly infection.

But Dr. Bennett Clark Hyde didn't seem to fear this

as he sliced into his in-law's arm.

Brought to the family sick room to save the man's life, he appeared determined, slowly draining

blood from the arteries. He emptied cup after cup, after cup. Hyde didn't seem like he was going to stop. In fact, he was about to give

bleeding someone dry a whole new meaning.

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