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The internal electrical resistance of the human body is roughly 300-1,000 Ohms, yet the resistance of human skin can be as high as 100,000 Ohms. Is there an evolutionary reason why we developed such strong protection against electrocution, or is it just a chance coincidence?

by /u/Andy_B_Goode in /r/askscience

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