Teenage lip is eternal: A papyrus letter sent by a teenager named Theon to his father in 2nd- or 3rd-century Roman Egypt has proven that teenage sarcasm is timeless, according to Aleteia. It was discovered in the early 1900s 250 miles outside Alexandria. “It was so nice of you not to take me with you to the city [Alexandria],” the letter reads. “It was so nice of you, sending me these great presents, just rubbish,” the boy says, vowing to never speak to his father again if he does not send for him.

Other stories worth a skim this morning:

• Egyptian filmmakers are “becoming more daring in their work” by producing films and series that contrast with conservative social norms, AFP says.
• From the Ikhwan files: Egyptian-Americans are gathering in Washington DC this week to call on US politicians to pressure the Egyptian government on human rights concerns, Al Jazeera English reports.
• Egypt arrested eight Al Ahly fans following football riots and anti-government chanting during a game earlier this month, ESPN reports.
• Egypt moves to promote scientific innovation by reducing the costs of research and exempting research institution from taxes and customs fees, according to Al Monitor.