The Turin Erotic Papyrus (Papyrus 55001, also called the Erotic Papyrus or even Turin Papyrus) is a famous ancient Egyptian papyrus scroll-painting that was created during the Ramesside Period. (approximately in 1150 B.C.E.). Discovered in Deir el-Medina in the early 19th century, it has been dubbed “world’s first men’s mag.” Measuring 8.5 feet (2.6 m) by 10 inches (25 cm), it consists of two parts, one of which contains twelve erotic vignettes depicting various sex positions. It is currently held by the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy
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World population to reach 7 BILLION in next few days
The world’s population looks set to smash through the seven billion barrier in the next few days, according to the United Nations.
It comes just 12 years since the total reached six billion – with official estimates saying the figure will top eight billion in 2025 and 10 billion before the end of the century.
Oregon Trail Diseases: Where Are They Now?
If you grew up playing the game Oregon Trail, you know how easy it is to die along the way, from dysentery, cholera, diphtheria, typhoid, or the measles.
Riptheskull’s Vintage Halloween Cards
Halloween lovers, I’m going to warn you right now: Riptheskull’s Vintage Halloween Card Flickr Set can eat up a whole afternoon.
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100,000-Year-Old Art Studio Found in South African Cave
Researchers in South Africa have discovered what may have been the world’s earliest artist’s studio.
A 100,000-year-old workshop used to mix and store the reddish pigment ochre has been discovered in Blombos Cave on the rugged southern coast near Cape Town. At the same site, scientists have found some of the earliest sharp stone tools, as well as evidence of fishing.
The latest find is reported in Friday’s edition of the journal Science. It includes pieces of ochre, grinding bowls, shells for storage and bone and charcoal to mix with the pigment.
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