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by Udo 5551 days ago
>> So, yes, I'd probably choose being black over being hairy if that were possible.

> Maybe I missed you stating you were hairy and bald before...

No, I meant I am neither. But if I could choose one trait, I'd probably opt for black instead of full-head-haired. Probably. It'd be a close one.

> it's an odd combination, but not uncommon. I'd love to know why evolutionarily this is so common.

I believe the reason for general body hairiness, baldness and susceptibility to prostate cancer may be a mutation to the Dihydrotestosterone receptors. Or maybe there is just more of the hormone to begin with, I forget.