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Scientists Have Finally Figured Out Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:49 +0000

Women live longer than men. It’s true now, it was true hundreds of years ago, and scientists have FINALLY figured out why. The answer isn’t particularly sexy. Scientists in Japan found that men’s bodies produce fewer T-cells and B-cells than women as they get older. T-cells protect us from infections, and B-cells produce antibodies. And [...]

Two Women Arm Wrestling – Must See Video

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:04:37 +0000

Russell isn't the only one who can post weird/funny videos.

I found one that you have to see/hear to believe! It's two women in the middle of an arm wrestling match in Lithuania

New Study – Women Are Chubbier Because They Don't Do Enough Housework

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:43:15 +0000

This study seems sexist in multiple ways, but here you go. A new study out of the University of South Carolina says women have gotten CHUBBIER, and the reason is that they don’t do enough housework. For what it’s worth, the team behind the study is mostly male, and the head researcher is a guy [...]

Women Look Their Oldest at 3:30 on Wednesday Afternoon – Here Are the Four Reasons Why

Colleen O'Quinn — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:00:13 +0000

Good to know… A new study by a self-tanning lotion called St. Tropez has figured out EXACTLY when women look their oldest: It’s at 3:30 on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s why: #1.) 46% of women drink over the weekend, and your body needs to break down all the toxins and sugars you take in . . [...]

Love Handles Women's Most Disliked Body Part

Colleen O'Quinn — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:24:43 +0000

I don’t want to answer this right now. But, I’ll play along, and say I am not thrilled about my butt. Overall, though, women say chunky hips have made the top spot on poll’s of what body part women find the most frustrating. Fat on the hips has been rated women’s biggst hang up about [...]

Who's The Better Chef In Your House? [Poll]

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:28:19 +0000

I have a couple of friends who’s husbands are amazing cooks. They do all the cooking, and I am beyond jealous. My husband, Mike, does make good ‘fried worms.’ That’s Kraft Mac & Cheese that you boil, then fry in butter, and add the milk and cheese packet. A new study shows that 35% of [...]

Women Are Better At Parking Than Men

Colleen O'Quinn — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:11:06 +0000

I’m really not trying to start a war! Last week, it was women are smarter than men. This week, it’s women can park better than men! It was so lopsided the other way for so long…I guess this is fair! According to a new study conducted by National Car Parks, they tested 2,500 men and [...]

More Women Buying Bondage Supplies

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:09:49 +0000

The success of Fifty Shades Of Grey has inspired women to seek out the same type of bondage material featured in the book. According to the New York Post, multiple hardware stores located in New York have reported that more females are dropping in to purchase rope, in particular, than ever before. The book’s heroin, [...]

Just THINKING About Trying On Swimsuits Makes Women Miserable

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:44:14 +0000

This doesn’t surprise me. I don’t try on swimsuits. I am very aware of what works and doesn’t, so I just buy and hope for the best. Plus, I buy LOTS of cover-ups! This new study found that, for women, even just imagining trying on swimsuits can increase a bad mood. The reason, is because [...]

Women Spend A Shocking Amount Of Time Redoing Men's Chores

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:00:43 +0000

Just about every day when I come home from work, I spend about an hour picking up the house. This, after my husband has already "picked up." It's not that I expect him to do it like I do...actually, I kind of do.

Apparently, I am not the only one doing this.

A new study has revealed that women spend three hours a week redoing chores they consider their partner hasn't done properly.

Men Are Better Grocery Shoppers – Agree?

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:56:56 +0000

I remember I loved it when my dad went grocery shopping. He bought all the junk food my mom wouldn’t. He would come home sometimes with a little brown bag full of candy bars. My husband, Mike does the same thing. I think it’s because they only go once in a while. I am thinking [...]

Most Women Change Their Man's Appearance

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:15:34 +0000

Researchers found millions of women have altered their man's hair, weight, lifestyle or eating habits.

Also, according to Daily Mail, Others have made dress sense their first priority.

I have given my husband, Mike, a few style "tips." He typically

Men Eat More Around Women

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:54:36 +0000

Not surprisingly, women eat less when they’re around men, presumably due to social conventions. Researchers have also discovered however, that when men eat with women, they tend to load up their plates with more calories than they’d eat down around other men. Participants in the study claimed that they had not consciously taken their dining [...]

Women Think About Food More Than Sex

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:59:52 +0000

A new study claims that women think about food more than sex — and that a significant minority think about it more than they think about their partners. According to the the new poll, 54% thought about food more than sex. Just over 37% thought about eating more than they thought about their significant others. [...]

Women In Their 20′s Are Becoming Breadwinners

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:07:51 +0000

Young women aged between 22 and 29 are now being paid more on average per hour than their male counterparts. Experts believe it could mean a role reversal, with more women going out to work while their partners stay at home, to take advantage of their higher earning potential. I’d like to hear from the [...]

Women Love To Shop – Shocking!

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:51:27 +0000

I have never denied being pretty “mainstream” when it comes to music…and now it seems I am pretty mainstream when it comes to girlie items. I love this list! A new study claims that women get more pleasure from buying a purse than they do from any other item. (True for me!) According to Saveme4later.com, [...]

Women Who Don't Want Kids

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:33:44 +0000

I thought I would never had kids. It wasn't that I didn't want them, I just never figured it would happen. Then it did, and it's impossible to explain to other women who don't have them, just how utterly unbelievably amazing it is!

According to Daily Mail, a generation of young women have put off starting a family because it will damage their lifestyle, career and looks

Women Worry About Money – Men Worry About Nothing

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:16:15 +0000

If I have problems sleeping, it’s because I can’t turn my brain off. I worry about all the usual things: kids, money, to-do list, etc. Women spend most of their time lying awake at night because of financial worries — while men are kept awake by ‘nothing.’ According to the Daily mail, the number two [...]

Some Women Would Rather Talk To Dogs Than Husbands

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:02:33 +0000

One in five women spend more time talking to their pets than their partners.

They also take time off work to look after their sickly dogs and even leave the radio or television on for them.

What about you? Who would you rather talk to?

Women Gain Weight After Marriage – Men After Divorce

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:05:40 +0000

Do you agree with this? U.S. researchers believe women stop taking care of themselves to look after their husbands when they get married. Married men, however, stay relatively trim. That is, until they divorce — then their weight balloons as they struggle to fend for themselves. Single women watch what they eat and make a [...]