In the 19th century, people hosted 'mummy unwrapping parties' as a form of entertainment.
Why it is true
Wealthy Victorians would buy Egyptian mummies and unwrap them in front of guests for amusement, unknowingly destroying countless historical artifacts.
Source: History
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