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What did ancient Egyptians do with the brain prior mummification?
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They threw it away
💡 Explanation:
Ancient Egyptians removed the brain through the nose using hooks during mummification and discarded it, considering it unimportant compared to the heart. Options A, C, and D are incorrect - they didn't eat it, preserve it, or remain ignorant of its existence.