Why are we born with 2 kidneys if we only technically need one to survive?

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Why are we born with 2 kidneys if we only technically need one to survive?

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Because kidneys get damaged pretty often. If you eat something poisonous or get into a fight and get punched in the kidney, you will damage your only kidney. With two one can work overtime while the other heals. With only one these senarios become potentially lethal.

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