cranium
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The bumps and contours of the cranium were once believed to reflect the intellectual power and moral strength of the mind inside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
"This newly reconstructed cranium further emphasizes the anatomical diversity seen in early members of our genus, which is only likely to increase with future discoveries."
From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025
The university removed that cranium from the reburial so it can be assessed for return through NAGPRA.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024
If the device works as expected, it will answer longstanding questions about the impacts of microgravity inside the cranium.
From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2023
The dragon lives in the sky, ocean, marshes, and mountains; and the mountains are also its cranium.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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