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Politics : Evolution
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To: Road Walker who wrote (11050)12/16/2010 2:11:27 PM
From: LLCF  Read Replies (1) of 69300
 
<Opposable thumb and big brain might both be subsequent and the result of the species going bipedal. >

Yep, and/or going bipedal may be a result of "alternate" front limb use.

<And walking is very hard work for the (subconscious) brain.>

Yea, balance and all that... try standing on one leg with your eyes closed and arms outstreatched. OTOH so is swinging from trees.

<Walking May Ward Off Memory Loss>

Knitting is good too....better? :)

DAK
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