Without our pinky finger, we would lose 50% of our hand strength. How does having 6 fingers affect this? Are people with this genetic disorder known for other commonly unknown Abilities?

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Source: [https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/health/16pink.html](https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/health/16pink.html)

In: Biology

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The sixth finger is mostly just a useless flap of meat, my cousin was born with one, there are no people alive with a functioning sixth finger as far as we know. I dont think it is possible. Its a birth defect, not a mutation.