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Ancient Egyptian pregnancy test using urine on wheat and barley seeds to predict birth

Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Tests: How Accurate Were They?

May 07-By Caiden Pannell

Ancient Egyptian pregnancy tests used urine on grain. Modern experiments found partial accuracy, but the papyri leave key limits.

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