6 of the most inconvenient things evolution left us with

  • 4 years ago
From useless wisdom teeth to painful spines, the human body is filled with evidence that evolution is not always kind or helpful. For example, our bony, flexible feet — which originally evolved to help cling to branches — can lead to common, frequent foot injuries today. Meanwhile, since we walk upright, gravity pulls on our exposed testicles and can lead to a potentially excruciating condition called an inguinal hernia.