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What's So Special About Mummy Brown?
Mummy Brown is a collection of paintings and books bound in human skin. The pigment was created by grinding up the remains of ancient Egyptians. It continued to be used into the 20th century, even though no one had seen it before. There are some very striking images that have hidden messages under their surface.
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