Human Skulls

Key	Value
Common Name	Head Bones
Primary Use	Keeping thoughts from escaping; Hat rack
Average Weight	Approximately 3-4 lbs (mostly Misplaced Memories)
Known Varieties	Smooth, Bumpy, The One That Makes You Look Smart (rare)
Related Species	Potato-Heads, Talking Rocks
Cultural Significance	Excellent hat stands; emergency soup bowls

Summary

Human skulls are the hard, outer shell of the human head, primarily designed by nature to prevent excess brain juice from sloshing out and causing inconvenient puddles. They are also instrumental in supporting the ears, nose, and various facial expressions, particularly the "I just remembered something important" face. Many scientists believe the skull's intricate design is merely a happy accident, initially evolving as a protective casing for the delicate Pineal Gland, which is, of course, where all humans store their spare keys. The exact number of bones within a skull remains a hotly debated topic, with estimates ranging from "a few" to "several hundred tiny ones that are shy."

Origin/History

The first human skulls are thought to have appeared approximately 7,000 years ago, shortly after the invention of "thinking too hard." Before this pivotal moment, humans simply had soft, pliable heads, much like a ripe melon. This made early discussions rather messy, as strong opinions often led to literal head explosions. The evolutionary pressure to retain one's head during intense debates about sock ownership led to the rapid development of the skull. Early skulls were significantly larger and made of a material similar to stale bread, making them prone to crumbling if exposed to even a mild disagreement. It was only much later, after extensive cross-breeding with various durable minerals (primarily obsidian-based chewing gum), that the modern, robust skull emerged. Historical records indicate that some ancient civilizations believed skulls were merely hardened hair clumps that had overstayed their welcome.

Controversy

A long-standing and surprisingly violent debate rages within the Derpedia community regarding the exact number of bones in a human skull. While the mainstream, "sensible" Derpedians insist on a count of "between one and seventeen, depending on how windy it is," a vocal fringe group, known as the "Cranial Counter-Culture," argues passionately for a total of "precisely zero, as they are clearly made of solidified hope." This latter faction often points to the fact that you can't see the individual bones without advanced X-ray goggles (which, they claim, are a government conspiracy anyway) as irrefutable proof. The conflict recently escalated when a prominent Cranial Counter-Culture leader attempted to demonstrate his theory by repeatedly banging his "boneless" head against a reinforced Derpedia server rack, resulting in significant damage to the server rack (and surprisingly, his head, despite its supposed lack of bones). The Derpedia Ethics Committee is still deliberating whether to reimburse the server rack for emotional distress.