The word “mattress” is Arabic in origin and was most likely brought to Europe by Crusaders.
The root word of mattress means “to throw something down,”
referring to the practice of the time of sleeping on cushions on the floor.
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| Beds have come a long way since their early invention. Source: Reddit. |
The oldest known bed was found in South
Africa. In 2011 archaeologists discovered a bed dating back 77 000
years ago in the Sibudu Cave in KwaZulu-Natal.
When archaeologists examined the remains under
a microscope they found cape laurel tree leaves (Cryptocarya woodii). It
was most likely chosen because it had repellents against
mosquitoes and other pests as it has several chemical compounds in it that can
kill insects.
One of the most important, but least considered innovations in
regard to mattresses was simply raising them off the floor. This greatly
reduced the number of pests and rodents that would share sleeping spaces with
their intended occupants.
Today we are lucky to have a wide variety of comfortable and
luxurious mattresses to choose from.
Source: Lowvelder
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