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🔬 Science
March 12, 2026 at 07:42 PM
The Egyptians Used an Ancient Version of Wite-Out to Correct Their Mistakes on This Papyrus Scroll 3,300 Years Ago
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers discovered ancient Egyptians used a white substance, akin to modern Wite-Out, to correct mistakes on a 3,300-year-old papyrus scroll, revealing sophisticated artistic practices.
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Fitzwilliam Museum