Unearthing Ancient Roman Dad Jokes: Archaeology Students' Discovery

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Archaeology students discovered an ancient papyrus scroll containing a collection of jokes from Ancient Rome, believed to be written by a comedian named Clownius Bozollius. The scroll, titled "The Book of Humor for Ancient Rome," was found at the site of the Roman Ridiculum Amphitheater. The jokes, also known as dad jokes, were used to entertain crowds during the intervals between gladiator fights. The discovery was made possible through the use of AI technology and DNA analysis.
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