2006-09-05 11:36:20 · 20 answers · asked by princessbeckyxxx86 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
An evolutionist would say it's a leftover from when we had claws oh so many millions of years ago. I say it's because that's how God made us. Besides, what would you paint if you didn't have nails?
2006-09-05 11:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by Cybeq 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nearly all animals have some sort of nail, hoof or claw at the end of their digits. They are usefull tools that we still find usefull so they are still with us.
They are made from modified hair and like hair continue to grow for a short time after you die.
2006-09-05 18:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Leftovers" from when our very distant mammal ancestors had claws. Creationists take note, you also have an appendix, ( another leftover or 'vestigial' organ) which is useless to you now, but take it out of a rabbit for example and it could not digest its food.
2006-09-05 18:48:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evolutionary leftovers- used to be more claw-like, for climbing trees, fighting, etc. Nowadays, it is a mystery why we still have them- they've evolved down to nails, but why have anything? Why do we need soft skin underneath them?
2006-09-05 18:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by Oracle Of Delphi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To stop the endy bits of our bodies from fraying and unravelling. Its kinda neat really.
2006-09-05 18:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by keefer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wondered this until my big toe on my right fot came off - it hurts to walk without them. Also, you can't pick your nose properly without fingernails...
2006-09-05 18:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by jameshens 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
man evolves and with so many beauty therapy students at college these days, nails had to happen
2006-09-05 18:55:39 · answer #7 · answered by patrickrolink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To stop your hands and feet fraying at the edges !!
2006-09-05 18:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by Croeso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its to grip things more easily. Whenever my nails are REALLY short (before-the-finger-ends short) i find it really difficult to grip things.
2006-09-07 11:47:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it helps us peel fruit scatch an itch ans squeeze spots. and thats just the toes.
2006-09-07 17:36:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋