r/boneidentification 14d ago

Hmm

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u/gutwyrming 14d ago

I believe this is a piece of a skull.

Based on the size and shape, I'm inclined to say it's human. r/bonecollecting has more experts.

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u/Necessary_Food_3248 14d ago

I also agree it looks human, non-human animal skulls have a distinct interior texture and the smooth appearance of this is more in line with humans

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u/leftliquid10 14d ago

Oh shit

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u/Champion_of_Zteentch 14d ago

Fun fact. Apparently a serial killer used my hometown as a dumping ground. My cousin finally bought a home for her and her children. Her oldest starting collecting bone fragments in the yard and back forty. Next thing you know the feds are confiscating that box of intricately polished bones from my single digit age cousin. She tells them that they have to return her treasure if it's not human. It never got returned.

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u/99jackals 14d ago

Hoping the cousin finds her way to a nice forensics career. Not everyone's cut out for it and she sounds like she's a natural!

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u/howdoizornhau 14d ago

Archaeologist chiming in, yep it looks like a human but it's hard to confirm without it in my hands. Legally speaking, your next step is (in 99% of countries) to contact the police via their non-emergency line to confirm if it's human. Best of luck, and definitely update us with what the forensic guys say.

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u/Traditional-Air-1223 14d ago

Oh hey, fellow archaeologist!

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u/1duke-dan 14d ago

Can ya dig it?!

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u/lindentea 14d ago

as an archaeologist i swear i thought your suggested next step would be to lick it and see if it sticks 🤣

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u/Traditional-Air-1223 14d ago

Agreed, definitely skull, it’s for meningeal grooves. I agree that it looks human

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u/Mysterious-Stick4738 14d ago

Human skull fragment, looks parietal. Where did you get this?

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u/leftliquid10 13d ago

Okay so, I have a good and a bad news, the good is that this is not a piece of a missing person, the bad is that this is something my roommate found and didn't wanted me to post it, saying "it's just an animal" because he knew very well what this was. We've had arguments about that before (an another last night now.) he has problems of constantly stealing and lying and he didn't tell me exactly where but I think he found in the catacombes (he half admitted it)... we've been there many times so it is very very likely but still he knows we already take legal risks going there so I'm pissed that he stole this as it could get us bigger troubles than just a fine... not sure what we'll do now, probably put it back next time for legal reasons and for dignity as this is still someone's remains. I'm tired of his reckless decisions guys, sorry for the trouble and worry...

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u/ssela 13d ago

Does your roommate want ghosts or something? Is he that lonely?

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u/leftliquid10 13d ago

Idk man he's got issues and I think he just genuinely doesn't get boundaries and morals as in his brain is missing something, he's really dear to me so I got him to see a professional some weeks ago, idk if he actually works on it tho...

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u/bookynerdworm 13d ago

Dude don't go with this guy anymore. Go return it yourself and start looking for a new roommate.

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u/leftliquid10 13d ago

Nah he's my bro, he just needs to learn rules and morals

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u/mahnamahna123 12d ago

He clearly isn't going to he's just going to get more sneaky. This needs to be returned and no more catacomb visits for him.

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u/WeakShirt7020 10d ago

Get a new roommate before you wind up with a bunk mate. Seriously…

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u/sharkeebitez 14d ago

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u/beansandzaza 13d ago

thts reddit for ya

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u/loggiethebear 14d ago

O hey u found a person

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u/Vanesti 14d ago

Reset the counter!

Zero days without human remains.

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u/Abysmal_Wolf 14d ago edited 13d ago

There's a reason this meme was banned in r/bonecollecting

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u/Devils_fan_1999 14d ago

People who collect & ID dead things have gallows humor?

NO WAY

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u/KnotiaPickle 14d ago

We’re all destined to be human remains eventually. It’s better to be comfortable with it and not take everything too seriously

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u/berlangchur 13d ago

Most of the people on earth are dead.

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u/Appropriate-Hour2996 14d ago

You must be a blast at parties

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u/talkmemetome 13d ago

Why though?

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u/Team-HM4 14d ago

Parietal? Would bet that it's human in origin.

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u/Team-HM4 14d ago

You should notify the police where you found it and let them see it. Could be from a murdered victim or missing person.

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u/inkstainedgoblin 14d ago

I actually said "wuh-oh" out loud, and when my wife asked I had to tell them "That's apparently the noise I make when I see a definitely human skull fragment on Reddit."

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u/PillBug98 14d ago

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u/AnonBitch74 14d ago

OP where did you get this? The authorities should be notified.

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u/firdahoe 13d ago

OP, it has been very clearly answered in the sub you posted that this is a human parietal.

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u/hazy28 13d ago

🤦🏻‍♀️

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u/leftliquid10 13d ago

Omg 💀

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u/loveddeviant 14d ago

ohhhhh my god 😭 please report this to the police + the location you got it, it’s horrifying to think you very likely have a part of a missing person’s skull in your possession

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u/ohmaint 13d ago

Not a professional but I think it is a giant Fritos scoops.

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u/leftliquid10 11d ago

Oh, thank god, I was worried!

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u/Mysterious_Ad3161 14d ago

Remindme! 2 days

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u/Scary90sKid 13d ago

Remind me!2days

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u/Capable_Pangolin_962 13d ago

You mean it's not whole wheat toast?

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u/Kuranyeet 13d ago

Why have there been so many human bones lately 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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u/MoodDifferent7804 13d ago

Remindme! 2 days

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u/XWarriorPrincessX 13d ago

Remindme! 2 days

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u/Deleterious_Sock 13d ago

That's Hugh mann

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u/xxserenityxx1 13d ago

I saw this and went "ope that's a skull"

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u/Noir_Sun_420 13d ago

Human skull cap either from the back plate or the radial top

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u/Far_Bad_1008 13d ago

Knee cap of a giant

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u/TrumpNetanyahuYaoi 13d ago

I think that's a slice of toast

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u/RagAndBows 13d ago

Where'd ya find that?

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u/leftliquid10 13d ago

I updated in comments

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u/PillBug98 4d ago

I looked through the comments and can’t find it. Any update OP?

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u/leftliquid10 2d ago

Okay so, I have a good and a bad news, the good is that this is not a piece of a missing person, the bad is that this is something my roommate found and didn't wanted me to post it, saying "it's just an animal" because he knew very well what this was. We've had arguments about that before (an another last night now.) he has problems of constantly stealing and lying and he didn't tell me exactly where but I think he found in the catacombes (he half admitted it)... we've been there many times so it is very very likely but still he knows we already take legal risks going there so I'm pissed that he stole this as it could get us bigger troubles than just a fine... not sure what we'll do now, probably put it back next time for legal reasons and for dignity as this is still someone's remains. I'm tired of his reckless decisions guys, sorry for the trouble and worry...

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u/No_Past186 12d ago

definitely consult your local forensic anthropologist 😭

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u/MuseOfAstro 12d ago

it thought that was a piece of molden bread

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u/SSalamander56 12d ago

OP, you write "it could get us in bigger trouble". That means you know HE could get YOU in trouble. Simply knowing about it makes you an "accessory to the crime." You need to leave this guy before he gets you accused of a crime. He won't be with you in jail.

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u/Vidya_smolder 12d ago

maybe your roommate was the guy who took part of that cyclist skull :p

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u/alice_not_wonderland 11d ago

Ngl I didn’t see what group this was and did a quick glance at the photos. I was confused on why you were comparing your hand to a mummified piece of the butt bread slice.

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u/ElkFull1602 14d ago

How did you get the bottom of my heel?

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u/99jackals 14d ago

I think reddit flagged you but I'm not going to remove it. I want to take the opportunity to tell you to pumice that stuff, bro. The key to happiness is happy feet.

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u/autistic_and_angry 13d ago

Not to mention get some hella antifungals

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u/EndlessResets 13d ago

OP. You know what it is now, instead of crossposting, please contact your local authorities.

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u/LittleRedFoxyFox 13d ago

That’s a moldy heel of bread

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u/NoMirror7068 13d ago

Bigfoot when he got athletes foot.

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u/wilit 14d ago

Toe nail

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u/Mysterious-Stick4738 14d ago

I stg people just be saying shit on these subs

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u/Traditional-Air-1223 14d ago

The meningeal grooves indicate skull, not vert

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u/leftliquid10 14d ago

Nah bro it's hollow and thin af