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plasterscene t1_ivd114z wrote
Reply to TIL that most non-human primate infants actively use their hands to help themselves out of the birth canal. Human infants do not, but their grip strength is much higher during the hours immediately after they are born. by afeeney
Its a by-product of evolution. We share a lot of qualities with our genetic cousins, but at some point we developed the ability to swing down from the trees and make tools. IMO it's a mutation that goes against nature, but I'm human so might as well make the most of it!
plasterscene t1_ivce42g wrote
Reply to TIL that most non-human primate infants actively use their hands to help themselves out of the birth canal. Human infants do not, but their grip strength is much higher during the hours immediately after they are born. by afeeney
I you put your finger on the sole of a baby's foot the toes will instinctively try to grasp it, like a monkey. Incredibly cute but also fascinating.
plasterscene t1_itzp2g4 wrote
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plasterscene t1_ive46g3 wrote
Reply to comment by herbw in TIL that most non-human primate infants actively use their hands to help themselves out of the birth canal. Human infants do not, but their grip strength is much higher during the hours immediately after they are born. by afeeney
Oh my god please get down off your high horse. There's always someone who's going to get offended by a harmless post on a subreddit. No, humans did not drop down from the trees and start building digital watches. You make so many assumptions in your post you sound like a deeply unhappy person. I make a fun post about babies and you feel it necessary to chastise me by dropping your basic middle school 'knowledge' bomb like you're Jared Diamond. Grow up.