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February 29, 2024

THEY WERE INCOMPATIBLE WITH UNDERWEAR

Humans lost their tails during evolution — and NYU scientists think they’ve figured out why

(Thanks to Michael Parry and Ralph, who says "Because we'd hold our phones with them?")

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Two words: revolving doors (well that and elevator doors).

Har! @ Ralph.

It would be hard to become a couch potato if you had a tail.

Poker was invented. The wagging was too obvious a tell.

Tails became problematic following the invention of the commode.

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