Alright, that’s true with the history since long hairs stay for years, good point. I’m not sure I follow with shearing and technological capacity, mind explaining that a little bit more please?
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jerkface@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
Demonstrates health history over the last potentially several years.
Mothra@mander.xyz 2 days ago
jerkface@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
If you have a shaved face or cropped hair, it means you have access to and are possibly carrying a sharp blade. For a million years, that was high tech.
Mothra@mander.xyz 2 days ago
That’s an interesting take, agreed. But it doesn’t explain why the length… You can still shave hair that doesn’t grow too long. And look dangerous to fuck with
jerkface@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
Yes, that is not an evolutionary pressure. Long manes serve the same function in humans as a peacock’s tail or a baboon’s bright red ass.
Swaus01@piefed.social 1 day ago
This is the answer