A related-though not as ancient-art is phrenology, the study of
the bumps on the head. Phrenologists have identified 40 bumps of various shapes and sizes on the human head. They “read” these bumps
to identify a person’s talents and character. For example, a bump
between the nose and forehead is said to be present in people who have
natural elegance and a love of beauty. A bump behind the curve of the
ear is the sign of a courageous and adventurous person.