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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Isn't it weird that we have exactly five fingers and five toes on each hand and foot. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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I mean why 5, why 5 on each limb, why not 4 or 6. Why do our feet also have 5. Whats with our body being so symmetrical.

People who know anything about evolution, now is your time to shine.

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[–] [email protected] 47 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Once most societies decided to use a base 10 counting system, evolutionarily it just made the most sense to have a corresponding number of digits to help with maths.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Six fingers would have us at Base 12, yet another argument against intelligent design.

[–] douglasg14b -1 points 1 year ago

That's.... not how evolution works