The Great Pyramid was the tallest structure for 3,800 years
Built around 2560 BC, it held the record until Lincoln Cathedral in 1311 AD. The pyramid contains enough stone to build a wall around France. And no, aliens didn't build it.
🎲 Fun facts in Egypt
A few quirky things about Egypt that surprise almost every visitor — small details that explain a lot about how life there actually feels.
In Egypt, fun facts comes down to a few things: the great pyramid was the tallest structure for 3,800 years, ancient egyptians invented toothpaste, and cairo is called 'the city that never sleeps'.
Ancient Egyptians invented toothpaste
A 4th-century Egyptian recipe includes rock salt, mint, dried iris flowers, and pepper. They also invented the 365-day calendar, paper (papyrus), and the door lock.
Cairo is called 'The City That Never Sleeps'
Traffic jams at 3am are normal. Shops stay open past midnight. Children play outside at 11pm. Cairo genuinely operates 24/7 in a way that puts New York to shame.