Horrible but True Natural World History Exploration Unusual Events Strange Beliefs Astonishing Feats The World Of Espionage Religion, Myth And Legend Big Swindles	Bed-Wetting In the 19th century, British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli stood his bed legs in salted water, believing that this would ward off evil spirits.   Previous: Back Book: Horrible but True Section: Unusual Events Chapter: Strange Beliefs