A brief (scientific) history of butts
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Hold on to your butts. The science and evolutionary history of your rear end, the down-low on your derriere, shining a little light where the sun don't shine… you get the picture. But(t) seriously, we don't talk about this all-important hole enough. It’s Okay To Be Smart digs into how, from an evolutionary perspective, it might be the most important orifice on your body.
Why is the anus one of the most densely nerve-packed parts of your body?
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