• Question: Why do we need eyebrows?

    Asked by charlottebeale123 to Ian, Helen on 22 Jun 2011. This question was also asked by emilywhittallwh.
    • Photo: Ian van der Linde

      Ian van der Linde answered on 20 Jun 2011:

      There is a popular theory that eyebrows stop sweat running down the forehead into the eyes.

    • Photo: Helen Fletcher

      Helen Fletcher answered on 22 Jun 2011:

      Eyebrows stop sweat and debris from getting in your eyes, but are also useful in facial expressions and conveying feelings. So don’t shave them off your friends when they’re asleep!

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