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Why is the liver so weirdly regenerative?

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  1. warumdarum · · focus · HN ↗
    Because alcoholism forces hunter gatherer cultures into settlements, which are the next stage of civilization and reward those doing that choice?
    1. The_Blade · · focus · HN ↗
      wouldn't it be our ancestors just liked booze too much and the liver said alright genes, hold my beer
      1. warumdarum · · focus · HN ↗
        But if you want to avoid withdrawls.. you better harvest and store that honey. And that wheat- all that beer, all that mead. Just to stop shivering.. the addiction of civilization.. and all you need is earthen kegs and a cellar.
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