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Humans Born to Run

Posted by michael on from the from-richard-dawson dept.

chia_monkey writes "This article in MSNBC says humans were born to run. From tendons and ligaments in the legs and feet that act like springs and skull features that help prevent overheating, to well-defined buttocks that stabilize the body, the human anatomy is shaped for running. The article also goes on to talk about our rumps: Big buttocks are also important. 'Have you ever looked at an ape? They have no buns,' said Bramble."

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  1. Have you ever looked at an ape? They have no buns by Pugflop · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I dunno how you swing buddy, but no, no I haven't.

  2. Humans Born to Run by Suppafly · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Hasn't Bruce Springsteen been saying that for quite some time?