Why Do We Shake Hands?

I Wonder Podcast

I Wonder Podcast
Why Do We Shake Hands?
Sep 16, 2025 Episode 43
Curious Minds Media

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Why do humans press palms with strangers? That deceptively simple question leads us down a fascinating historical path stretching back thousands of years. What began as an ancient safety measure—extending empty hands to prove you weren't concealing weapons—has evolved into one of humanity's most universal gestures of trust and connection.

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