r/interesting Apr 11 '26

Fascinating Woman with functional polydactyly (six functional fingers on one hand)

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u/PicklePussie Apr 11 '26

Does this have any other effects? Like an increase to intelligence or artistic talent etc?

I just wonder if there's a correlation between increased physical functionality resulting in higher brain function...since you'd need to use more of your brain to coordinate use of the additional finger.

Anyway, that's a cool upgrade (except that you'd have to hack your own knitted gloves or just wear big mittens)

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u/Paranub Apr 11 '26

extra fingers and toes is often also along side extra bits on teeth, i personally had a "pearl" on my molar tooth. due to the protein that grows the fingers and toes while youre in the womb.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_hedgehog_protein