WTF Fun Fact 13040 – The Oldest Toothpaste
The first toothpaste recipe comes from ancient Egypt. Click to read the full fact.
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WTF Fun Fact 12754 – Sudan Pyramids Outnumber Egypt’s
There are more pyramids in the northern region of Sudan than in all of Egypt.
WTF Fun Fact 12725 – Ancient Stone Pillows
Pillows used to be made of stone. Click to read the full fact.
WTF Fun Fact 12700 – Dr. “Mummy” Pettigrew
The Victorians attended parties during which ancient mummies were unwrapped for entertainment. Click to read the full fact.
WTF Fun Fact 12689 – The World’s First Gardens
The world’s first ornamental gardens were likely in Egypt around 4000 years ago. Click to read the full fact.
WTF Fun Fact 12423 – The Hebrew Hobbit
In 1970, ten Israeli Air Force pilots and their comrades were captured during the War of Attrition between Israel and … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Bir Tawil
There is a strip of land named Bir Tawil that lies between Egypt and Sudan. Neither country acknowledges it as … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – World’s Deepest Scuba Dive
The world record for the deepest scuba dive was performed by Ahmed Gabr, a special forces officer of the Egyptian … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – NYC’s 3700 Year-Old Obelisk
In 1881 an Egyptian obelisk named Cleopatra’s Needle was erected in NYC’s Central Park. The 3700+ year-old obelisk was originally … Read More & Source