TIL a 3,200-year-old tablet shows that ancient Egyptians took attendance at work and recorded absences. One type of reason cited for missing work was "wife or daughter bleeding" referring to menstruation because men were needed at home during this time to help with the housework. u/tyrion2024 ADMIN MOD • TIL a 3,200-year-old tablet shows that ancient Egyptians took attendance at work and recorded absences. One type of reason cited for missing work was "wife or daughter bleeding" referring to menstruation because men were needed at home during this time to help with the housework. https://mymodernmet.com/ancient-egyptians-attendance-record/
TIL Homer's classic epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, are only part of an eight story saga. The remaining parts have been lost to the ages. u/Mediocre_Heart_3032 ADMIN MOD • TIL Homer's classic epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, are only part of an eight story saga. The remaining parts have been lost to the ages. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_Cycle
TIL Roy Benavidez, armed with a knife, went to assist a 12 man SF team who were surrounded by 1,000 NVA soldiers, and provided cover fire . After the battle he was evacuated, having 37 bayonet, bullet and shrapnel wounds, was presumed dead, and placed in a body bag, but was later found to be alive. u/lookawake ADMIN MOD • TIL Roy Benavidez, armed with a knife, went to assist a 12 man SF team who were surrounded by 1,000 NVA soldiers, and provided cover fire . After the battle he was evacuated, having 37 bayonet, bullet and shrapnel wounds, was presumed dead, and placed in a body bag, but was later found to be alive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Benavidez
