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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
Bird Chess, Monkey Selfies, Crocodile Dung Birth Control
Aug 16, 2023
Stan, expert in the monkey selfie legal struggle, Amanda discussing how scientists got crows to stop pooping, and Rachel divulging details on crocodile dung birth control.
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- Using a mixture of crocodile dung, honey, salt, and fabric as a form of birth control was a practice in ancient Egypt, highlighting early understanding of reproductive control methods.
- The monkey selfie legal dispute involving copyright ownership raises questions about authorship and ownership in the age of AI.
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Ancient Egyptian birth control involved crocodile dung
In ancient Egypt, women combined honey, salt, fabric, and even crocodile dung to create spermicidal plugs as a form of birth control. The physical barrier of the plug and the acidic properties of the dung may have contributed to their effectiveness. The practice dates back to 1850 BC and demonstrates an early understanding of birth control methods. While the concept may sound strange today, it was likely a reasonably effective method at the time.
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