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Early Hominins Walked Farther And More Efficiently – New Study

A new study shows that heel-first walking is more uniquely human than previously thought.

Early Hominins Walked Farther And More Efficiently – New Study

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A new study shows that heel-first walking is more uniquely human than previously thought.

Most people walk heel to toe, taking thousands of steps each day.

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A new study shows that heel-first walking is more uniquely human than previously thought. Most people walk heel to toe, taking thousands of steps each day.

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Most people walk heel to toe, taking thousands of steps each day.

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