ancient egypt, n.All

Mummies aren't unique to Egypt. Between the 11th and 19th centuries Buddhist monks mummified themselves through thousand-day starvation (Sokushinbutsu)

The great pyramids in Egypt were actually shiny like glass at one point 4,000 years ago. Craftsmen were tasked to polish the stone surfaces to perfection.

Peppercorns were stuffed up the nose of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II's mummy.

Wedding rings are most commonly worn on the left ring finger because, in Ancient Egypt, it was believed to be the only finger with a vein leading directly to the heart.

Scissors. . . are believed to have been in use beginning in Egypt, around 1500 BC.