from:NBC News

Revered ancient Egyptian birds were fed — even after death

Provisions suggest welfare of birds in afterlife was important to priests performing  embalming

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Very cool! As a FL resident, these amazing birds are very common and numerous in my front yard, especially during rainy season.

    Reply#1 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:55 PM EST

    The ancient Egyptian fed the dead.

    When hunger driven chaos visits Egypt the living shall envy the dead.

      Reply#2 - Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:19 PM EST
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