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In Victorian England, some people would hold ‘mummy unwrapping parties.’
Wealthy hosts would invite guests to watch the unwrapping of an Egyptian mummy, combining entertainment with amateur archaeology. These events reflected both the period's fascination with Egypt and its casual attitude toward archaeological artifacts.
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Ancient Roman soldiers would drink vinegar mixed with water as an energy drink.
This mixture, called posca, was a standard military drink that helped prevent waterborne illness and provided energy. The...
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Japanese businessmen would hire ‘wakaresaseya’ (breakup agents) to end relationships.
These professional relationship breakers would be hired to orchestrate situations leading to breakups or divorces. This practice emerged...
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The Aztecs believed turquoise would prevent illness if inserted in the nose.
They would place small pieces of turquoise in their nose piercings, believing it would ward off sickness. This...