From Vulcan Salute to Papal Blessing, Ulnar Nerve Damage Caused Original Benediction Sign - 0 views
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margaretbw on 29 Oct 15Any Catholics out there -- the familiar papal blessing hand gesture used by popes throughout the centuries is thought to have been because of ulnar nerve damage of the first pope. Other popes followed suit and it stuck. This article is interesting in that it explains ulnar nerve damage and explains some history in the process.