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  • Evolution Gone Wrong

  • The Curious Reasons Why Our Bodies Work (Or Don’t)
  • Written by: Alex Bezzerides
  • Narrated by: Joe Knezevich
  • Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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Written by: Alex Bezzerides
Narrated by: Joe Knezevich
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An eye-opening look into why our bodies work - or don’t - the way they do. From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs (anterior cruciate ligaments) that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart, it’s surprising that human beings have beaten the odds as a species. After all, we’re the only survivors on our branch of the tree of life. Why do human mothers have such a life-endangering experience giving birth? And why are there entire medical specialties for teeth and feet? In this funny, wide-ranging and often surprising book, biologist Alex Bezzerides tells us from where we inherited our adaptable, achy, brilliant bodies in the process of evolution.

The book traces the delightfully unexpected answers to these questions and many more:

  • Why do we blink?
  • Why don’t our teeth regularly fit in our mouths?
  • Why do women menstruate when so many other mammals don’t?
  • Why did humans stand up on two legs in the first place?
©2021 Alex Bezzerides (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers
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Good general study on our weird evolution

Interesting knowledge about the errors of our structures. I liked the author’s perspectives on our revolution and current theories as to why they are the way they are. Humour and science works in this book adding to the enjoyment.

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