Imagine for a second that we live among the Matis hunting tribes in Brazil. When we come of age, we must undergo three sets of tests before we are considered adults. These ordeals would be both inhumane and severe in the eyes of society, but for this small tribe of Brazilian hunters, they are perfectly normal. The first ordeal begins with injecting poison directly into our eyes. This is supposed to improve our eyesight so that we can become better hunters. If we don't die or go blind from the poison, congratulations! We moved on to the next trial, which consists of vigorous beatings and whippings. However, according to www.craked.com, these beatings and whips “feel like Matis massages compared to the final ordeal…” (Gedrose www.craked.com). The third and final ordeal that we must experience is that of the injection of poison from a phyllomedusa. bicolor which translates to a giant waxy monkey treefrog. This poison is “applied to self-inflicted skin burns to produce an excruciating attack of diarrhea, vomiting, tachycardia, and systemic collapse…” (Gorman Omni Magazine). It's supposed to make us strong and healthy for hunting....