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Ancient Egyptian workers went on strike over lack of makeup.
In 1152 BC, workers at the royal necropolis went on strike when they weren't provided with their usual ration of kohl (eye makeup). The makeup was considered essential protection against eye infections, and its absence was seen as a serious health and safety issue.
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Vikings held competitive insulting contests.
Called 'flyting,' these verbal duels were highly formalized competitions where participants would exchange elaborate poetic insults. The contests...
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The first recorded case of identity theft was in ancient Rome.
In 49 BC, a man named Hegestratos took out a large insurance policy on a cargo ship carrying...
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Cleopatra was not Egyptian.
Despite being Egypt's last pharaoh, Cleopatra was actually of Macedonian Greek descent. She was a member of the...