"During Nasser's reign in Egypt, Egyptian archaeologists discovered a
mummy much older than any previously discovered. They were totally
unsuccessful, however, in dating it. Foreign archaeologists were called
in, but although they performed meticulous tests they too could not
ascertain the mummy's age. A group of Russian archaeologists was called
in. They too had no success, but the KGB agents accompanying them
volunteered to date the mummy. Their offer was rejected; what could they
know of such things? Finally, after much prodding, the Egyptians allowed
the three KGB agents into the room with the mummy. An hour later they
emerged. 'The mummy is from 3625 B.C.'
        'How do you know?' the startled Egyptians asked.
        'He confessed'."

                                (Courtesy Rabbi Joseph Telushkin,
                                "Jewish Humor". New York:William Morrow,1992)

With apologies for any politically incorrect overtones,
Happy New Year to all on Museum-L!
Helena Lyman