We all have them but is there a reason as to why, apart from being able to open certain things or for women to paint them.
2007-02-05 22:24:41 · 8 answers · asked by vampire_o3 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try scratching without them, but otherwise I can't think of any other use - unless it's to dig someone's eyes out with!
2007-02-05 23:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am aware fingernails (and toenails) are there to protect our fingers from harm. We use our fingers and toes more than any other part of our body so they need protecting. It works the same way that eyelashes and eyebrows protect our eyes.
2007-02-06 06:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are for scratching the back of a loved one during passionate sex ;-)
2007-02-06 06:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get the bogies from up your nose easier
2007-02-06 06:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically they are a throw back to claws
2007-02-06 06:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are there to match your toe nails
2007-02-06 06:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have difficulty playing guitar if I didn't have any
2007-02-06 06:42:02 · answer #7 · answered by ucanseethejoin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
picking our noses
2007-02-06 06:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by S Csparky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋