Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: *Hitchhiker's Thumb* The ability to bend the thumb backward (at least 45 degrees) is a caused by a dominant allele. The proper term for this is distal hyperextensibility.People with dominant alleles have more flexible ligaments and thus looser joints.However, other sites say that hitchhiker's thumb is autosomal recessive so your best bet would be to trust your textbook or just ask your teacher!Source(s): I take AP Biology! sparkles62190 Â· 8 years ago.eople with dominant alleles have more flexible ligaments and thus looser joints. However, other sites say that hitchhiker's thumb is autosomal recessive so your best bet would be to trust your textbook or just ask your teacher! Source(s): I take AP Biology!
The Emperor Caligula once decided to go to war with the Roman God of the sea, Poseidon, and ordered his soldiers to throw their spears into the water at random. (14) Comments invisible pink unicorn:
Poseidon was the Olympian god of sea, floods and earthquakes. In some cases, he is also referred as the god of horses. He was known for his fast changing temperament and was easily offended. And because he was also dignified and competitive, it was very important not to offend him or argue his statements and acts. Those who angered him, became the victims of his wrath. He was known for causing major catastrophic events, such as floods, earthquakes and sea storms. He even unleashed his sea monsters in order to get even. Poseidon was also very lustful and selfish when it came to women.