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by ChillWinterheart on February 17th, 2007

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If evolution has taken out most of our body hair, why do we still have them in the armpits and pubic parts? Do they serve any purpose?

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  • by Stephette on February 17th, 2007

    Stephette

    The pubic hair was to originally trap pheromones (not sure of the spelling on that one) to help us find a mate.
    Not sure about the armpit hair though.

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  • by RTMRTMRTM on December 7th, 2007

    RTMRTMRTM

    Well apparently humans have more body hair than apes, theirs' is just more thick.

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  • by munchkin_kids_downunder on February 17th, 2007

    munchkin_kids_downunder

    yes, to consume us with shaving!

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  • by isx006 on February 21st, 2010

    isx006

    Is it not possible that pubic and under-arm hair has also been retained in part because of its anti-chafing value ? If so this raises the question as to the relative date of overall hair loss and adoption of permanent upright posture, as pubic hair as distributed in both sexes is much more effective in the anti-chafing role when a quadrupedal stance is adopted.

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