How did stone age humans cut their toenails?

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How did stone age humans cut their toenails?

Question #150190. Asked by Chavs.
Last updated Nov 22 2023.
Originally posted Nov 22 2023 7:27 AM.

elburcher

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elburcher

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With their teeth... : )

Actually, they most likely didn't. They would have been worn down naturally walking about, same as fingernails would be worn down by digging, scrapping, etc.

https://www.newscientist.com/lastword/mg25433861-800-how-did-prehistoric-people-cut-their-toenails/

https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/before-clippers-how-did-humans-trim-their-nails.html

Nov 22 2023, 9:50 AM

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Answer 1

They could theoretically have used a flint edge to trim them, or a rough stone to file them down. However, we don't have any firm evidence of 'cavemanicure' at all, since no fingernails or toenails survive from any Stone Age burial sites.

https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/how-did-cavemen-cut-their-toenails

...very carefully?

How did stone age humans cut their toenails?

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