11Pharaohs
In ancient Egypt, pharaohs were always depicted in paintings and statues wearing a ceremonial prosthetic beard. Since the pharaohs were regarded as children of God, the beard also indicated divinity, and was thus worn even by female pharoahs like Hatshepsut.
12Pharaoh Pepi II
In Ancient Egypt, Pharaoh Pepi II despised flies so much that he would keep naked slaves smeared with honey near him in order to keep flies away.
13Egyptian military
Egypt has compulsory military service for males, but only if they have a brother. If they have no siblings or only a sister, they are exempt.
14Proctologists
There is evidence to support that Ancient Egypt had proctologists and their term for the position literally translates to "shepherd of the anus."
15Dwarfs
In Ancient Egypt, dwarfs were seen as people who had celestial gifts, were treated with the greatest respect and enjoyed the highest social positions.
16Egyptian couples
In ancient Egypt, couples were considered married whenever they moved in together. Wedding ceremonies were reserved for the upper classes.
17Wadi Al-Hitan
Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley)- located in the western desert in Egypt contains the fossilized remains of whales that show their evolution from life as a land-based animal to becoming an ocean-going mammal.
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18Egyptian men
In ancient Egypt, men could take time off of work to care for menstruating wives and daughters.
19Egyptian pharaohs
Egyptian pharaohs were often fat. They had high-sugar diets that were rich in bread, honey, beer, and wine. Examinations of various royal mummies show that many suffered from obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Hatshepsut, Egypt's most famous woman pharaoh, was obese and had tooth decay.
20Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza was once covered in highly polished white limestone before it was removed to build mosques and fortresses.
