Curious Kids: Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers?

Their breakfast was still scattered around their enclosure for them to find. Ripley, one of the male chimpanzees, quickly gathered up some fruits and vegetables, sometimes using his feet almost like ...

Why can’t you wiggle your toes one at a time, no matter how hard you try?

Instead, all your toes lift together or barely move at all. It feels strange because your fingers respond so easily while your toes seem stubborn and clumsy. The truth is that nothing is wrong with ...
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Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers?

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