#oetzi

Scientists have kept his body frozen since he was found in 1991, which led to some surprising discoveries of ancient and modern microbial life inside his stomach.

“What we didn’t expect to find was yeast,” lead study author Mohamed Sarhan of the Eurac Research institute told Reuters.

"If you tell anyone you have yeast, they immediately ask: Can we use it for bread?" Sarhan said.

"Initially it didn't work," the microbiologist admitted.

But after three months of effort "we had a very, very good sourdough," Sarhan said with a laugh.

When asked if the scientists were considering using the yeast to brew beer, he responded: "It's on the list."

Just a month ago I finally got to see the Iceman, in person, at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy. Pictures of the body itself weren’t allowed, but I got some cool shots of the fantastic replica they had on the second floor. 

“life is what we enjoy, and what i enjoy is the sea.”

- kalinos taha in a letter to annabeth quinley, 1905

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affiliation: taha

occupation: marine biologist

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oetzi was a mummified man found in the tyrol mountains. he’s rumored to not only be the oldest body found, but also the first confirmed murder victim on record. the ice preservation allowed tattoos and clothing to be preserved with him.

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