did you know that Oldest Known Mattress (77,000 Years Ago) are The Oldest known mattress in the world National Geographic Your mattress is considered old after around seven years, but according to the National Geographic, the oldest known “bed” in the world was discovered in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and dates back 77,000 years. Basically, it consisted of layers of plant material gathered into mats, which were periodically burned, perhaps to eliminate pests. The bed was around 12-inches thick and a whopping 22 square feet, providing plenty of room for the entire family. Leaves provided a cozy top sheet, and possibly also aided in keeping away bugs. In this photo, a plaster cast holds fossilized leaves from the oldest known mattress. https://www.thespruce.com/thmb/3-c2236V_3UwWOXoePdbKzYbneI=/1000x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/ancient-mattress-5784025c5f9b5831b5f7746e.jpg #NoiseCash
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