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Mesoamerican cultures utilized a complex 260-day astrological calendar to divine the fates of newborn children

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The Maya and Aztecs didn't care about your sun sign; they cared about the day you were born on the 260-day Tzolk'in calendar. The day-sign completely dictated your destiny, profession, and whether you'd be a noble warrior or a complete societal failure. Imagine finding out your baby is destined to be a loser on day one just because of a calendar glitch.

Mesoamerican cultures utilized a complex 260-day astrological calendar to divine the fates of newborn children
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