Why is the side of my MacBook cracked open?...

I just realized....that the side of my MacBook has two cracks, the upper one is smaller and lower one is so big, I can see the inside....
is this normal? I've only had this for 2 years...should I glue it back or something?
Thanks!

Have it looked at: Could be a swollen battery.
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