Why Going Back In Time Would Actually Suck (Sorry, Outlander)

Outlander is pretty much my ideal show. There's time travel, ambitious female characters, intrigue, sex with hot Scottish rebels, and — do you really need more convincing? But while 18th century Scotland appears to be flush with excitement and gallant lairds, it's pretty short on baths, which is why I regret to inform all of you that IRL, Outlander would actually be disgusting. Picture this: You, an average mid-20th century woman, who has known electricity, running water, moderately...