House Speaker Mike Johnson has promised to formally establish a new committee to investigate the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This new committee, led by GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, is part of a broader effort by Republicans to continue and expand investigations that began in the previous Congress. With control [...]
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This 43-year-old model has the “perfect body,” according to science, but wait until she turns
Unexpected Research Study Obstacles Traditional Beauty Standards Science frequently validates our preconceived notions, but every now and then it surprises us with novel discoveries that call into question accepted wisdom. The suggestion made by a recent scientific study that a 43-year-old model would have the “ideal figure” has drawn criticism. In this piece, we examine the study’s findings and the changing notions of beauty. The Adaptable Ideal Body Type The fashion business has historically valued exceptionally slender body types, which are personified by models with famous roles such as Kate Moss. The desire for an hourglass form has supplanted admiration for Marilyn Monroe’s voluptuous physique. But a recent, ground-breaking study from Texas University has called into doubt this [...]
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