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Ancient Egyptian amulets featured magic pillows for the dead

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Mummies were packed with dozens of mystical trinkets, including tiny, magical 'headrest' amulets. The logic was that even in the infinite expanse of the eternal afterlife, you really don't want to wake up with a stiff neck.

Ancient Egyptian amulets featured magic pillows for the dead
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