I guess it figures that this news would emerge just as Indy IV arrives in theaters: apparently, at least some of the supposedly ancient crystal skulls of Central America are fakes.
From the BBC:
The researchers used an electron microscope to show that the skulls were probably shaped using a spinning disc-shaped tool made from copper or another suitable metal.
The craftsman added an abrasive to the wheel, allowing the crystal to be worked more easily.
Well, isn't that a buzz-kill.
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