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wopwopdoowop t1_iuhsv7j wrote
Reply to TIL that the damage on the back of King Tut's skull was due to mishandling of his remains rather than a fatal blow to the head. by KelpCakeDanny
> Research suggests King Tut died circa 1323 B.C.E. from a gangrene infection at age 19. The infection was possibly the result of a broken leg.
> Early investigations pointed to bone fragments in Tutankhamun’s skull to propose the theory that he died from a blow to the head by political rivals. However, a full scan of his body in 2006 found the damage to King Tut’s skull occurred after his death due to bad handling of his mummy.
> Another 2010 study of Tutankhamun’s DNA found he had malaria and was disabled, requiring a cane to walk, which could have precipitated his fall and made his leg infection worse
TIL he died of a broken leg
wopwopdoowop t1_j83v8ke wrote
Reply to Love of rare liquor lands Oregon officials in criminal probe by Caratteraccio
> The practice consequently deprived well-heeled whiskey aficionados among the public of the tiny-batch boutique bourbons.
Obviously it’s bad that government officials took kickbacks, but this line was just hilarious to me. Won’t somebody think of the poor whiskey aficionados!!