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Ancient face reading secrets reappear in scientific study

Mon, 2009-11-09 04:58 — Robyn

Physiognomy was once a respected twofold science: a method to discern a person’s character from their outward appearance and divine one’s future from one’s physical characteristics. Since the divination aspect of the science was abused (as most divinatory arts are), it was eventually deemed unlawful to practice the art (George II, English Law, 1743) and those who did were publically whipped and sent to prison.

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