Maturestits [DIRECT]

: A rare Roman phallus was recently found in a museum; such items were commonly used in ancient times to ward off "evil spirits".

: The pink hue of certain sands comes from microscopic shelled animals called foraminifera .

: The glowing "blue" waves seen in places like the Maldives are caused by tiny bioluminescent phytoplankton . 💡 Quick "Did You Know?" Facts

: Archaeologists once found a mummy wrapped with a papyrus copy of Homer's The Iliad tucked inside its bandages.