How did humans become small?: Unpacking the Evolutionary Drivers Behind Human Stature
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Over the last 10,000 years, the average human body size has measurably decreased compared to our prehistoric hunter-gatherer ancestors. The question, **how did humans become small?**, requires looking beyond a single cause, revealing a fascinating interplay of environmental shifts, dietary changes, and genetic adaptations that shaped human stature over millennia.
