As some of you guessed, yes ... it’s a bird. Discovered during the 1898 excavation of the Pa-di-Imen tomb in Saqqara, Egypt, the Saqqara...

What is this and what was its use? Scientists date it around 200 BC. Weighs in a little under 40gms measuring approximately 18 cms...

I enjoyed the creativity of some responses - the work of tiny crabs, huge dung beetles, the rocks brakes failed! If you mentioned...

Now for something different - rather creepy! Scientist scratched their heads for years. This a desert where rocks weighing more than 27...

Too easy! You nailed it early. Yes, it's a snuff container. This is well established in the Mongol culture. Apparently it’s used because...

What is this small red container used for? The lid has a small spoon attached to the inside. Answer posted tomorrow.

Is this letter familiar? I was going though my files and found it. Can't remember who gave it to me years ago. Interested to know where...

When I look at the rockery, I know it's Spring. When I consider my body, I know it's Autumn. For that reason and other considerations, we...

Well, what a creative response to my midweek mystery question! It may well perform more than the function for which it was designed....

What do you think this object is used for? The diameter of the hole is approximately 5cms. A handy relic used in a torture chamber in the...