History of breath mints - MSN
(WYTV) – The story of breath mints goes back a long way — 3,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians took frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and honey and boiled and then shaped it all into pellets, a ...
How to travel like a Roman tourist - MSN
Ancient Egypt is older than the Roman Empire, and the mystery that shrouds the their way of life intrigued the Romans as much as it does us. It seems they were pretty gullible tourists too, as the ...
Can You Eat Dandelions? - MSN
In fact, dandelion consumption goes back a long way, to the time of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. But dandelions aren’t just edible; they are healthy too. They are said to be full ...
Why Castor Oil Will Keep You Sexy - MSN
It turns out that castor oil was used as a balm in ancient Egypt. We can only guess that the ancient Egyptians saw anti-aging effects from using the oil as a regular skin treatment.
12 Types of Tile, Explained by Experts - MSN
Stone mosaic tile, or natural stone that has been cut into a specific form, is an elegant decor choice that dates back to the ancient Egyptians. It can have a matte or bright finish.
How to Play the Assassin's Creed Games in Chronological Order
Origins is primarily set in Ancient Egypt during the reigns of Ptolemy XIII and Cleopatra, though its historic inspiration extends to Rome and the rule of Julius Caesar. Many Assassin's Creed ...
50 Cool and Unusual Animals to See Before You Die - MSN
Mantis shrimp are ancient, fierce and more than a little weird. Various forms of mantis shrimp have been around for an estimated 400 million years, and they aren’t like any other shrimp around.
How Is Horsepower Actually Calculated? (And Why It's Different ... - MSN
Humans have been using machines to help make life easier and more efficient since ancient times. The six simple machines -- inclined plane, lever, wedge, wheel and axle, pulley, and screw -- form ...