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[–] nialv7@lemmy.world 38 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

btw, i just learned recently pyramids weren't built by slaves.

[–] Jyrdano@lemmy.world 30 points 1 day ago (4 children)

They were paid with beer and bread, which is okay I guess

[–] whatyoube@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 5 hours ago

Don't forget the onions!

[–] Barbarian@sh.itjust.works 19 points 22 hours ago

And when payment was late, that resulted in the first recorded labour strike

[–] valkyre09@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago

I work for cash. That buys beer, shelter and bread. Sounds like the Egyptians found a more efficient system.

[–] Nalivai@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They were also awarded good graves, what was a big deal back then

[–] Opisek@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 20 hours ago

Come on Margaret, I know how much you mant that smooth marble finish. More afterhours equals more premium afterlife.

[–] wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz 2 points 20 hours ago

They were built by Mugatu!