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Why Do You Think Men Have Nipples ?
asked by Canaryfan 1 year ago - 13 answers
A distinguishing feature of mammals, this is a question that has provoked centuries of theories and explanations.
littledan77
As a foetus in the womb, we are all of the same template until around six weeks gestation. At this stage the male Y chromosome is triggered and determines the male characteristics by releasing testosterone which prevents the formation of further breast tissues.
Men can however, still develop breast cancer and any unusual lumps should be immediately reported to the G.P. During times of hormonal change, particularly during the teenage years, boys can develop enlarged breasts, a condition called gynecomastia which your family doctor should be made aware of and appropriate treatment (in extreme cases, surgery) will be sought.
It has no particular function, but many men read more...
littledan77
As a foetus in the womb, we are all of the same template until around six weeks gestation. At this stage the male Y chromosome is triggered and determines the male characteristics by releasing testosterone which prevents the formation of further breast tissues.
Men can however, still develop breast cancer and any unusual lumps should be immediately reported to the G.P. During times of hormonal change, particularly during the teenage years, boys can develop enlarged breasts, a condition called gynecomastia which your family doctor should be made aware of and appropriate treatment (in extreme cases, surgery) will be sought.
It has no particular function, but many men read more...
answer by Blurto 4 years ago
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11 months ago - 1 answer
There are a number of theories about why yawning is contagious. It’s an involuntary action that everyone does and we start before we’re even born! Other creatures also yawn including reptiles, fish, and hippos.
Recent research suggests that yawning is actually a mechanism designed to keep our bodies awake rather than to usher in sleep. Scientists believe that yawning cools the brain allowing it to work more efficiently and keep you awake. So, instead of mimicking another person’s sleepiness by yawning, we are actually enacting an ancient ritual that our ancestors used to stay vigilant against threat.
A professor at the University of Maryland observed that paratroopers yawn before jumping and this is believed to support the theory that yawning is linked to a heightened, rather than read more...
Recent research suggests that yawning is actually a mechanism designed to keep our bodies awake rather than to usher in sleep. Scientists believe that yawning cools the brain allowing it to work more efficiently and keep you awake. So, instead of mimicking another person’s sleepiness by yawning, we are actually enacting an ancient ritual that our ancestors used to stay vigilant against threat.
A professor at the University of Maryland observed that paratroopers yawn before jumping and this is believed to support the theory that yawning is linked to a heightened, rather than read more...
answer by Guinevere 3 months ago
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What Were The Worst Pandemics In History?
asked by Shujing 4 months ago - 2 answers
A pandemic is what happens when an epidemic gets a really good travel agent and starts to spread over a large region. The disease becomes as trendy and prevalent as the Macarena dance, affecting more of the population than was expected and spreading faster than experts expected. Throughout history mankind has been afflicted with a great many diseases, disorders and maladies that have made the jump to the big leagues and become pandemics, turning the other pathogens green with envy, or maybe that’s just gangrene.
Spanish Flu
March 1918 to June 1920 saw the devastating effects of what is known as the Spanish Flu pandemic, which spread as far as the Arctic and remote pacific islands thanks to increase in global travel. The flu was an extremely virulent and nasty form of Influenza Type read more...
answer by Susan_h 4 months ago
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How Do You Plan A Romantic Weekend?
3 years ago - 16 answers
If this were an easy question, then there would be no conflict between men and women.
Part of the difficulty lies in defining 'Romance'. Not only does this differ generally between the sexes, but each of us in turn is created differently. The essence of romance is to feel the full love of the person you care about.
Starting with HOW your partner feels loved would be a good starting point. In his book "5 Languages of Love", Dr. Gary Chapman defines the different ways that people 'hear' and 'speak' love as:
A) Words of Affirmation- saying things that let them know that you both love them, and accept them as who they are
viZZZual.com
B) Physical Touch- not 'sex' (though including sex), but also just a gentle touch, massage, stroking their hair, holding hands, etc. I might add that I've come read more...
Part of the difficulty lies in defining 'Romance'. Not only does this differ generally between the sexes, but each of us in turn is created differently. The essence of romance is to feel the full love of the person you care about.
Starting with HOW your partner feels loved would be a good starting point. In his book "5 Languages of Love", Dr. Gary Chapman defines the different ways that people 'hear' and 'speak' love as:
A) Words of Affirmation- saying things that let them know that you both love them, and accept them as who they are
viZZZual.com
B) Physical Touch- not 'sex' (though including sex), but also just a gentle touch, massage, stroking their hair, holding hands, etc. I might add that I've come read more...
answer by Dragoon9 2 years ago
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What Are The Most Haunted Buildings In The World?
4 months ago - 2 answers
There are a lot of places that are widely considered to be haunted. A few famous ones that you can visit are: The Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, USA; the Tower of London in the UK; Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania; the Queen Mary, docked in California, USA; Raynham Hall in Norfolk, UK.
Myrtles Plantation
Myrtles Plantation was built in 1796 and is reportedly haunted by several ghosts. There have apparently been several murders committed in the house although only one has been verified. It is a beautiful house and the staff allow guests to wander the grounds to ghost hunt but will accompany anyone who wishes to wander about the house.
Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is a well-preserved historical building and holds regular paid tours. Due to the sheer number of executions, read more...
Myrtles Plantation
Myrtles Plantation was built in 1796 and is reportedly haunted by several ghosts. There have apparently been several murders committed in the house although only one has been verified. It is a beautiful house and the staff allow guests to wander the grounds to ghost hunt but will accompany anyone who wishes to wander about the house.
Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is a well-preserved historical building and holds regular paid tours. Due to the sheer number of executions, read more...
answer by Guinevere 4 months ago
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