Weird world

In short, yes: the Victorians did indeed think eating mummified remains pilfered from ancient Egyptian tombs was a good idea, although they did not come up with the idea themselves. The morbid practic

From miasma to miracles: how medieval medicine desperately battled the bubonic plague

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It’s not only far cheaper than buying bottled water but is far safer to drink, say researchers writing in the BMJ Global Health. Tap water is subject to “rigorous quality and safety standards” and doe