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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 ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ 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.

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- Mothra@mander.xyz ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ 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
  
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  - jerkface@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ 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.
    
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