Tuesday
The famous statues on Easter Island are hollow. They were originally constructed for food storage by the aboriginal population. When European explorers witnessed the annual egg harvest being inserted up the noses of the giant heads, they decided to name the island after their egg-related holiday. In modern times the statues have been filled with sand in an effort to deter thieves.
Source : Sunday, Whit. Two Rongos Make a Write, 1892.
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