Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Just in time for "Mummy" Day...

"You could fit every pyramid on Earth inside this thing and still have room to spare." - Daniel (Stargate SG-1)

Recently, a new mummy was discovered in Egypt just south of Cairo. The mummy is 2,300-year-old and well preservered. It was brightly painted and was wearing a gilded mask and blue wig. Ducky.

In related news, here is an article about how they are now using CT scans to better understand mummies.

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