Tuesday, December 27, 2011

A really old mattress...

Scientists claim to have found the oldest mattress ever in South America.  Unsurprisingly, it is made of grass and leafy plants, but was ~ 12 inches in height.  I think it sounds a bit cozy, if not maybe a little itchy.  A top sheet made of similar materials is also probable, as is the idea that entire families slept on one mattress.

Here's the article from National Geographic: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/11/111208-oldest-mattress-africa-archaeology-science/

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