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Millers in preindustrial times could often be spotted by the flat shape of their thumbs, a result of years of continously rubbing grain between their thumb and forefinger. Were there any types of physiological markers that other tradespeople had as a result of their trade/craft?

by /u/AclockworkWalrus in /r/AskHistorians

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