Chilean scientists have uncovered the mystery of the old comb

The people who made the crests, suffered from pruritus.

Scientists have uncovered the secret behind an ancient comb, found in Chile.

Archaeologists could not understand the reasons why these accessories were so large.

During archeological excavations in the territory of Chile, the researchers found a collection of ancient combs made from cane. After a series of studies, scientists have established the purpose of these accessories. They found traces of lice and nits on ancient artifacts. The discovery led researchers to believe that the people who made the crests, suffered from pruritus, which is caused by these parasites.

To catch lice by hand was quite difficult and pointless, so people made a special tool to remove them. They constructed bilateral comb with 61 tooth, allows you to comb out of hair would comb out the parasites from the hair.

Despite the fact that scientists have found the purpose of the comb, they do not understand, why the ancient Chileans didn’t want to part with his hair, because already at that time had the opportunity to shave the head bald.

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