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Why do most humans have three lines on our palms? My nine year old son asked me this question: why do most humans have three heavy lines on our palms? Is it just a matter of creasing through use? If so, why do even new born babies have them?
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Asked by gvincett
on 2010-11-12 17:13:08

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Categories: Human Body.

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Reply	tbrucenyc says: Unanswered since 2010-11-12 17:13:08 (no votes) Tags: humanbody.
	posted on 2011-04-18 13:47:49 \| Report abuse

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