Venture back in time with us on this episode of the 'The Short Answer' podcast, as we uncover the fascinating history of nail care! Presented by ScienceABC, we delve into humankind's ingenious practices over the centuries, examining how our ancestors kept their nails in check with rudimentary tools or even no tools at all. From the stainless-steel clippers we're familiar with today, to ancient techniques used by early humans, and even to naturally occurring grooming behaviors in animals, it's a journey spanning thousands of years. Don't miss out on exploring these intriguing insights into a seemingly simple, yet rich aspect of human evolution and self-care practices. Because, as it turns out, grooming goes far beyond vanity—it's an essential part of our nature!

Music Credits:

Cocktail Hour by Aaron Kenny Youtube Audio Library

Vodoo Call by CineMedia https://elements.envato.com/vodoo-call-UHM8XAT 

Jungle Safari by SCOREWIZARDS https://elements.envato.com/jungle-safari-LLVZCM2

References:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2015.06.001

https://books.google.com/books?id=tosrAAAAYAAJ

https://books.google.com/books?id=__OlCgAAQBAJ

https://doi.org/10.1080/00224545.1933.9921554

Original Article Link:

https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/before-clippers-how-did-humans-trim-their-nails.html

Voice Over Artist:

John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )

Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io

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