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This week I learned that prehistoric women were ridiculously strong, and more

Surprising discoveries and fascinating studies from around the web

Girl power is in our bones.

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Read more about the facts mentioned:

Prehistoric females were strong as hell (Discover Magazine)
The secret to turtle hibernation: Butt-breathing (The Conversation)
People who think they exercise less than their peers die earlier, regardless of their actual activity levels (The British Psychological Society Research Digest)
Babies who get more cuddles have their genetics changed for years, study shows (Science Alert)

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