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	A new study :Smarter men have healthier sperm

einbar

10-18-2008 3:12 AM

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10-18-2008 10:19 AM

debbyski

You should ask the IQ and proceed cautiously . . .

10-18-2008 8:54 PM

masbury

Question is, what becomes of it, isn't it?

10-19-2008 1:37 PM

aklimento

. . . but surely. Check all other parameters and sizes: lifestyle, bank accounts, vallets, pockets...

Easy to listen our own heart - it's never lied to us.

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