Why do we have wisdom teeth? 🦷 Wisdom teeth, the third molars in the back of our mouths, are so called because they normally appear in early adulthood – the time in life we supposedly have learned some wisdom. But for many of us, wisdom teeth cause nothing but pain - so why do humans have them? We've been chewing over the science. Download Crowdscience to hear more 🎧 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4y5f #wisdomteeth #science | BBC World Service
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Why do we have wisdom teeth? 🦷 Wisdom teeth, the third molars in the back of our mouths, are so called because they normally appear in early adulthood – the time in life we supposedly have learned some wisdom. But for many of us, wisdom teeth cause nothing but pain - so why do humans have them? We've been chewing over the science. Download Crowdscience to hear more 🎧 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4y5f #wisdomteeth #science | BBC World Service
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