They were infected by roundworm, whipworm, and microscopic protozoans called Giardia duodenalis.

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    6 days ago

    Whenever I don’t feel important, i remember that archaelogists 2000 years from now might be studying my poop and cross referencing it with poop from the other side of the world!

    I do wonder why the romans ate pork so much considering the tapeworm risk 🤔

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      4 days ago

      I suspect it was easier to access compared to beef and more nourishing compared to lamb/mutton.