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Scientists Expected Egypt’s Sacred Cats to Have Lived Pampered Lives. Their Skulls Say Otherwise

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Ancient Egyptians famously loved cats—they appear in hieroglyphics, obelisks, and other art forms, and experts believe cats eventually became symbols of divinity and protection in Egypt. But whether that meant the cats were pampered might be less clear, according to new research. A close analysis of …

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