The dangers of the power-of-positive-thinking movement. There is zero evidence that the “think well/be well” attitude can influence an outcome. Thinking positively will do nothing for you, in fact it may do you harm. Those who are negative or pessimistic are more likely to live longer because they seek medical attention more frequently.
15 new mummies were found to have had particulates in their lungs! While ancient Egypt was a preindustrial society, its people did engage in cooking, metal working and mining, all activities that can generate air pollution. In addition, the Egyptian climate, with its deserts and sandstorms, would have whipped up any grounded particulates into the air where they could easily be inhaled.