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Craniometry

Craniometry is a way of studying the shapes and sizes of people's heads. Just like people come in all different shapes and sizes, so do their heads! Scientists who study craniometry measure the skulls of people from different parts of the world to see how they compare.

They use special tools to measure things like the distance between the eyes, the size of the nose, the shape of the jawbone, and lots of other things. By doing this, they can see if there are any patterns or differences between people of different races or regions.

Some people might think that measuring people's skulls is not nice, but scientists who study craniometry think it's important because it can help us learn about different groups of people throughout history and understand how humans have evolved over time. Plus, it's really cool to learn about all the different shapes and sizes our heads can be!