British researchers claim the Incas fattened up their sacrificial maidens before the, um, event. Is our modern-day epidemic of obesity some version of this "obeastity"? If so, what are we fattening up our kids for? And what volcano will take them? Alternatively, is anorexia simply a swing of the pendulum the other way? ("I am s-o-o-o-o not worthy of your ritual slaughter; like, totally, pass the yogurt.")
Just wondering.
Also, the article said the kids were brought on a long pilgrimage in the time leading up to the sacrificial episode.
This is likely the origin of the ancient curse visited upon parents who make their kids endure long trips, namely:
"Are we there yet?"
