BUZZING· 70%37m·2026-10-21·ScienceWhat Happened When We Stopped Squatting?
In many parts of the world, people rest in a deep squat every day. In others, most adults can barely get down there. So what’s going on? Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens dig into the history of squatting and why the ability to squat differs so much between cultures. Plus, your questions: What happens to the air pressure…
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