TIL: While many animals run faster than humans, the strength and positioning of our butts (gluteal muscles) gave humans the endurance to keep running and chasing prey when other animals had to stop.

Columbia Magazine

The Human Backside: A Scientific and Cultural History

In her first book, "Butts," journalist Heather Radke ’19SOA takes a serious look at a cheeky topic.

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