What is a shocking fact about ancient Egypt?
Here are some shocking facts about ancient Egypt ¹ ²:
- *Cleopatra probably invented the first vibrator*: Cleopatra filled a box with angry bees and then placed it against her genitals for pleasure. The buzzing of angry bees inside the box created a vibrator-like sensation that she used for masturbation.
- *Ancient Egyptians used a combination of powders derived from ox hooves, ashes, burnt eggshells and pumice on their teeth and gums*: Ancient Egyptians used this combination of powders to protect the teeth from hygiene issues.
- *Crocodiles were sacrificed and mummified as an offering to the Gods*: Ancient Egyptians captured crocodiles, killed them and mummified them as a sacrifice to the Gods.
- *Abortion was considered a form of contraception*: Ancient Egyptians used a variety of methods to induce an abortion, which was considered just another way to avoid having children.
- *Ancient Egyptian women peed on barley to test for pregnancy*: Women would pee on barley and wheat seeds for a few days, and if the seeds sprouted, she was declared pregnant. Ancient Egyptians even determined the gender using the same method. If the barley seeds sprouted, the baby was a girl, and if the wheat seeds sprouted, it was a boy.
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