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In 2014, Peru was the site of historical squabble. Diggers discovered an intricate grave filled with more than 300 human skulls. What really got them wondering was that the skinless heads were elongated looking like aliens’ heads. The practice of elongating heads was common in many pre-Hispanic circles. While children were growing up, elders of the tribes bound the youngsters’ heads by compressing them between two wooden boards. They believed that it would boost their beauty and even enhance their intelligence with a higher power.
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