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    ohsohappy Posts: 1,564, Reputation: 314
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    Sep 27, 2009, 07:36 PM
    What's the purpose of this hair?
    It seems that humans (including myself) Have all sorts of extra hair on there bodies in strange places. I.E. legs, armpits, and pubic area. Also, facial hair.
    What I wan to know is what is the purpose of all of this hair when we just shave it all off?
    What purpose is/ was it supposed to serve?
    Please don't give me the answer "to know when you've hit puberty" That is NOT WHY, that's just a result. So please, and explanation?
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    Sep 27, 2009, 07:38 PM

    I think the generalized answer is that it keeps in heat - therefore some nationalities have more body hair than others.
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    Sep 28, 2009, 11:00 AM

    Most mammals have hair all over their bodies -- for warmth. As people evolved, they lost most of the hair over parts of their bodies where it wasn't needed. In general, hair serves no purpose, except as insulation.
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