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SinisterSlay posted...

As we get smarter we get weaker.

That seems true....

faramir77 posted...

Compared to the great apes, we're obviously very weak. But we're still stronger than the vast majority of other land animals. I'm sure everyone can think of a handful of carnivores that a sole person wouldn't be able to beat barehanded (like lions or bears) as well as some herbivores (like rhinos or hippos), and also many animals that it would be a toss up (like large snakes or a wolf).

What humans are remarkably good at, aside from intelligence, is endurance. There isn't another animal on Earth better at that than us. Modern sedentary people are an exception, but even a modestly conditioned person can jog for several kilometers without stopping. We can easily walk nonstop for literally as long as we can stay awake, 12 hours of nonstop walking wouldn't even be hard for anyone that isn't out of shape.

That's pretty interesting info! Thanks for the input!