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The oldest prosthetic identified thus far
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sarahOldest prosthetic helped Egyptian mummy to walk
from http://www.bbc.com/news/education-19802539
"A false toe thought to be the oldest discovered prosthetic device has passed a test to see whether it could have been used as an aid for walking."
I love how it's both an aesthetic and functional aid.
from http://www.bbc.com/news/education-19802539
"A false toe thought to be the oldest discovered prosthetic device has passed a test to see whether it could have been used as an aid for walking."
I love how it's both an aesthetic and functional aid.
