by Nintendo777 on June 14th, 2005

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Why do we have fingerprints?

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by PondLady on June 15th, 2005
Fingerprints, or "dermal ridges" are necessary for grip. If the skin on our fingers was completely smooth we would have a hard time keeping a grip on anything, especially if it is wet or our hands are sweaty.
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- makes sense :-)
  
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  by Lucas_ on June 15th, 2005
- Oh so its an evolution thing.
  
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  by Nintendo777 on June 15th, 2005
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