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One theory is that as hominids evolved, their brain size increased, causing the skull to enlarge and the face to flatten to accommodate the larger brain. Another possible explanation is that changes in diet and lifestyle, such as the shift to a softer diet and less use of the jaw muscles, may have contributed to facial flattening over time.

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