The largest piece of fossilised dinosaur poo discovered is over 30cm long and over two litres in volume. Believed to be a Tyrannosaurus rex turd, the fossilised dung (also named a 'coprolite') is helping scientists better understand what the dinosaur a
Ancient Egyptians Used Honey as an Antibiotic
Egyptians used honey and moldy bread to treat wounds thousands of years before the discovery of penicillin. Honey’s antibacterial properties made it a natural healing agent.
Medieval People Drank More Beer Than Water
Due to unsafe drinking water, beer was the preferred daily beverage—even for children. It contained low alcohol levels but was safer than contaminated water.
The phrase "a sign of the times" originates from biblical texts, specifically in Matthew 16:3, where Jesus refers to interpreting "the signs of the times" as a way to understand unfolding events. It evolved to describe trends or occurrences that refl
Ancient Roman concrete arches contained volcanic ash, which helped them self-heal when cracks formed by reacting with water. This made them incredibly durable, lasting for millennia.
