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cm0002@lemmy.world to Today I Learned (TIL)@lemmy.ca · 2 months ago

TIL Girls of the Kayan tribe start wearing neck rings at around 5 years old. The rings can stretch their necks to a length of about 15 inches (38 cm).

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TIL Girls of the Kayan tribe start wearing neck rings at around 5 years old. The rings can stretch their necks to a length of about 15 inches (38 cm).

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cm0002@lemmy.world to Today I Learned (TIL)@lemmy.ca · 2 months ago
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    It absolutely is child abuse, but like with many other horrible practices, it gets a pass because of its cultural/religious importance.

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