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Why are humans the only animals with a chin? Science Short
Season 7
Episode 1501
Published 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Description
Why do humans have chins… and no other animals do?
It’s one of the strangest little features on your face — and scientists still aren’t entirely sure why it’s there. In this episode, we explore what a chin actually is (hint: it’s more complicated than you think), why it’s unique to humans, and what new research suggests about its origin.
It’s a short, curious look at one of the most human things about being human… and a reminder that evolution doesn’t always follow a plan.