IIN I noticed that the human head size is shrinking?

You are viewing a single comment's thread.

← View full post
Comments ( 6 ) Sort: best | oldest
  • The average american skull has grown a third of an inch between 1825 and 1985 (when the study ended), mostly in height but also in width. This doesn't indicate a change in intelligence.

    It's thought that the change in the food supply has caused that change. Others propose the rise of technology has caused an increase in the importance of intellect in breeding opportunity.

    Comment Hidden ( show )
      -
    • Also the average height has increased since WW2.

      Comment Hidden ( show )
        -
      • same genes improved nutrition pushes the extreems to the maximum . between age 55 and 60 i grew 4 inches taller. changed my diet.

        Comment Hidden ( show )
          -
        • Well during the war many countries faced malnutrition, causing the average height to decrease.

          Comment Hidden ( show )