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Ancient Egyptians Drank Psychedelic Concoctions From This 2,000-Year-Old Mug, Study Finds image

As part of the study, researchers created a 3D replica of the ancient mug. (Cassidy Delamarter)

 

 

Ancient Egyptians Drank Psychedelic Concoctions From This 2,000-Year-Old Mug, Study Finds

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