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The difference between the lengths of a man’s index and ring fingers indicates whether or not a man is good at sports, but now scientists have found this is true for women too. Researchers have also discovered that the length of a man’s index finger is an indicator of the length of his penis.

If you have a longer ring finger than index finger, it means you have been exposed to more testosterone in the womb. Researchers think this can make both women AND men sexier and better at sports. It could also affect fertility, your vulnerability to serious diseases, your intellectual ability, certain personality traits, and musical talent.

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The cold and flu season is arriving fast, and with it comes the usual fears, of toilet seats and dirty kitchens. As we see people coughing and sneezing all around us, we often forget that the simplest remedies are often the best.

The Soap and Detergent Association (yes, there is such an organization) issues regular Clean Hands report cards, and they have given the US a “C-minus,” which is even worse than our grade in 2004, when we received a “C.”

In a recent survey, here’s what they found: 68% of us don’t wash our hands long enough to effectively remove germs and dislodge dirt (this was 54% in 2004). Don’t be in a hurry: the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends washing with soap for at least 20 seconds.
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