Isn't it weird that we have exactly five fingers and five toes on each hand and foot.

SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Showerthoughts@lemmy.world – 134 points –

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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There are humans with 6. 5 is just the most common.

Yes but thats a genetic mutation I think

Having any fingers at all is a genetic mutation, thats how evolution works, it mutates, and if the mutation works well enough, it gets passed on.

The only difference between you and a genetic mutation is that your ancestors were better at breeding.

Is that a burn? I dont know if Im being insulted here and I dont know how to react.

It's a burn and also true. If a genetic mutation becomes prevalent enough, it's no longer really considered to be a "mutation".

Yeah, "mutation" is like "terrorist". No one calls you they of you win.

Come on now. No need to call their grandma a whore.

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