Sweetwater
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Illegal Aliens? from where...
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ONAVAS, Mexico — Archaeologists in Mexico have unearthed 13 "alien"-looking human skulls among other skulls found in a cemetery in the northwest
state of Sonora. The 13 skulls were among 25 total found in the cemetery. The site was discovered in 1999, but analysis was completed just last
month. The skulls were found to be about 1,000 years old, dating from 945 A.D. to 1308 A.D. Cristina Garcia Moreno, who worked on the excavation
project with Arizona State University, told ABC News the archaeologists "don't know why this population specifically deformed their heads." Moreno
said similar skulls have been found in other parts of Mexico. "We know that in some parts of Mexico, people deformed their heads because they wanted
to distinguish important people or they wanted to distinguish people from one group from another," she said. Enlarge image Credit: INAH Various
cultures have a history of skull deformation. In the case of the skulls being studied, scientists believe beams of wood were put on the front and back
of the head and wrapped with bands to exert pressure on the skull. The earliest written record of the practice dates to 400 B.C., when Hippocrates
describes the Macrocephali, or "Long-heads," who were so named because of the practice. Huns and the various eastern Germanic tribes over which they
ruled were known to have taken part in skull deformation, as were the Maya, Inca and some Native American tribes in North America. Researchers
believe skull deformation was performed to either signify group affiliation or demonstrate social status. It could also have been aimed at appearing
more attractive in certain cultures.
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toneart
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That is actually the head of a departed Nomad whose skull was deformed from years of cultural exchange, fragments of Baja history crammed into their
skulls by DK, and tons of both useful and useless trivia offered by Nomads on this forum.
And of course, the political fallout exchange also served to damage the brain cavity. It was found in the silt of the Mulege River at low tide.  
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
That is actually the head of a departed Nomad whose skull was deformed from years of cultural exchange, fragments of Baja history crammed into their
skulls by DK, and tons of both useful and useless trivia offered by Nomads on this forum.
And of course, the political fallout exchange also served to damage the brain cavity. It was found in the silt of the Mulege River at low tide.
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Mostly spelling corrections...
One too many Santa Rosalillita's, Guerrero Negro's, Puertecitos's or Mulege's I think??? 
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captkw
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IF you think thats bad
around here (santa cruz mountains) there is so many roads with redwood in it it confuses my laptop !!!! THats funny TONEART !!!
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toneart
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Not sure I get your message, David.  
Whose spelling corrections? One could refer to your adding apostrophes and the letter s to the names of those towns. That makes them possessive rather
than plural. I can feel my skull elongating at this very moment.
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
That is actually the head of a departed Nomad whose skull was deformed from years of cultural exchange, fragments of Baja history crammed into their
skulls by DK, and tons of both useful and useless trivia offered by Nomads on this forum.
And of course, the political fallout exchange also served to damage the brain cavity. It was found in the silt of the Mulege River at low tide.
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Mostly spelling corrections...
One too many Santa Rosalillita's, Guerrero Negro's, Puertecitos's or Mulege's I think??? |
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
Not sure I get your message, David.
Whose spelling corrections? One could refer to your adding apostrophes and the letter s to the names of those towns. That makes them possessive rather
than plural. I can feel my skull elongating at this very moment.
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
That is actually the head of a departed Nomad whose skull was deformed from years of cultural exchange, fragments of Baja history crammed into their
skulls by DK, and tons of both useful and useless trivia offered by Nomads on this forum.
And of course, the political fallout exchange also served to damage the brain cavity. It was found in the silt of the Mulege River at low tide.
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Mostly spelling corrections...
One too many Santa Rosalillita's, Guerrero Negro's, Puertecitos's or Mulege's I think??? |
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Oh you are correct, but I added the apostrophes to show the s wasn't part of the town name... Is there a better way to do this? Thank you Tony, and
Happy New Year!
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
Not sure I get your message, David.
Whose spelling corrections? One could refer to your adding apostrophes and the letter s to the names of those towns. That makes them possessive rather
than plural. I can feel my skull elongating at this very moment.
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
That is actually the head of a departed Nomad whose skull was deformed from years of cultural exchange, fragments of Baja history crammed into their
skulls by DK, and tons of both useful and useless trivia offered by Nomads on this forum.
And of course, the political fallout exchange also served to damage the brain cavity. It was found in the silt of the Mulege River at low tide.
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Mostly spelling corrections...
One too many Santa Rosalillita's, Guerrero Negro's, Puertecitos's or Mulege's I think??? |
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Oh you are correct, but I added the apostrophes to show the s wasn't part of the town name... Is there a better way to do this? Thank you Tony, and
Happy New Year! |
Thank you, Sir! ...and Happy New Year to you and The Angel too!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
Thank you, Sir! ...and Happy New Year to you and The Angel too! |
Thank you!
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