Why do we wrinkle when wet?
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From the great folks over at SciShow -- Ever wonder why your fingers and toes get wrinkly when they’ve been in the water too long? Short answer: Your nerves. Longer answer: Evolution.
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Interested in learning more about the dynamics of skin and our nervous system? The Library of Congress has a plethora of information regarding this phenomenon and quite a few skin-related ones.
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Our skin is the biggest and perhaps one of the strongest organs in our body. How much do you really know about this important and vital organ? Take a look at the American Academy of Dermatology's website to learn just how many ways you skin plays helps you survive.
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