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	French Paradox
Lubaska
6-5-2008 4:04 PM
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france, obesity, red wine, eating
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6-5-2008 5:10 PM
jmcalli
Well, if that little stack of peas is what the French eat, I'd say that's the real reason they're not obese. When I'm finished with dinner there's more food still stuck to my plate than that.
6-6-2008 3:32 AM
tanyamm
Definition of paradox: twin brothers or sisters who are doctors.
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