In a message dated 12/07/1999 2:30:06 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Don't forget about the ancient skulls dug up (I can't
 >remember where) that had holes drilled in them to
 >release evil spirits. Of course we have no way of
 >knowing the success rate of that particular
 >surgery.... >>
These holes were done in such a way so as to not kill the patients
immediately, rather the skulls found are said to show healing and scar tissue
that can only be evident after a considerable time for post-operation
recovery.