37. Unorthodox Methods

It looks like the ancient Egyptians had a very interesting approach to preventing necrophilia. Let’s just say, it’s not exactly the kind of thing you’d find in a modern-day health and safety manual. But hey, who can blame them? When you’re dealing with a culture that’s as obsessed with beauty and perfection as the ancient Egyptians were, you’ve got to take some extra precautions to make sure that even the dead stay looking their best.

But all joking aside, this fact serves as a reminder that ancient cultures had very different attitudes towards death and the afterlife than we do today. It’s a fascinating glimpse into a world that’s both strange and familiar, and it just goes to show that even the most bizarre traditions can have practical purposes.