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  • During the mummification process, Ancient Egyptians used to pull out a dead person's brain through the person's nose.
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    (Added: Fri Oct 31 2008 By Gauher)
  • In ancient Egypt, the dung beetle symbolized eternal rebirth and the Sun God Khepri.
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    (Added: Fri Oct 31 2008 By Gauher)
  • In Ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred. When a family pet cat died, the entire family would shave off their eyebrows and remain in mourning until they had grown back.
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    (Added: Wed Jul 29 2009 By Slickness)
  • Ancient Egyptians used the spice Thyme to help preserve mummies.
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    (Added: Fri Oct 31 2008 By Gauher)
  • Ramses II, a pharaoh of Egypt died in 1225 B.C. At the time of his death, he had fathered 96 sons and 60 daughters.
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    (Added: Fri Oct 31 2008 By Gauher)
  • Ancient Egyptians believed that onions would keep evil spirits away.
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    (Added: Fri Oct 31 2008 By Gauher)
  • Ancient Egyptians kissed with their noses instead of with their lips.
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    (Added: Sat May 31 2008 By Gauher)
  • In ancient Egypt, the only person who was allowed to wear cotton was the High Priest.
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    (Added: Sat May 31 2008 By Gauher)



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