The dramatic removal of Nicolás Maduro from power through a swift and highly visible U.S. military operation has triggered intense political and constitutional debate in Washington. While the international consequences of the operation are significant, its domestic impact may prove even more enduring. The speed with which the intervention unfolded, combined with the apparent absence [...]
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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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