In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
EGYPTOLOGY
Egyptology
(noun) archeology of ancient Egyptian artifacts
Source: WordNet® 3.1
E`gyp*tol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Egypt + -logy.]
Definition: The science or study of Egyptian antiquities, esp. the hieroglyphics.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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