Women evolving to be heavier and shorter


	Women evolving to be heavier and shorter

Kelika

11-3-2009 11:23 AM

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11-3-2009 8:23 PM

debbyski

go through menopause up to 10 months later, resulting in a longer child-bearing period.

WOW! Now I'm convinced there is a God and he's male.

11-5-2009 11:00 AM

Kelika

11-5-2009 5:12 PM

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