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Weird Theory: Belly Buttons as a Sign of Mating Health
According to Dr. Aki Sinkkonen belly buttons are a sign of mating potential in fertile women:"the symmetry, shape, and position of umbilicus can be used to estimate the reproductive potential of fertile females, including risks of certain genetically and maternally inherited fetal anomalies."
The theory seems to be that if you've got problems as a fetus, somehow they're reflected in the shape of the belly button. And such problems may mean you're a less desirable mate later on in life.
So what does this say about supermodel Karolina Kurkova who reportedly has no belly button.
Posted By: Alex - Wed Feb 04, 2009 -
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Category: Body, Weird Theory
Nose Bidets
A "nose bidet" (also known as a neti pot) is a device used for nasal irrigation. I'm not really sure how it works, but I think it involves pouring water into one nostril so that it comes out the other. Wikipedia reports that in some parts of India, this practice is as common as brushing one's teeth.But even better is the yogic nasal cleansing practice of Sutra Neti:
One end of a cord, or rubber catheter, is passed from the nose into the back of the throat where it is grabbed by the fingers and pulled out of the mouth. Holding the nose end of the cord with one hand and the mouth end with the other, the cord is gently pulled to and fro.
I already floss my teeth once a day. I don't think I need to floss my nose.
(The picture is from yoga-age.com)
Posted By: Alex - Fri Jan 02, 2009 -
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Category: Body, Hygiene
Freddy Flossisaurus
Cheap stuffed puppet: $10.00
Fake dentures from gag shop: $5.00
Toothbrush: $1.00
Total cost of teaching device: $16.00, max. And that's paying retail!
So why does Freddy Flossisaurus cost $316.00 at this medical-supply site!?!
[edit: checking back in 2012, it appears that Freddy is sadly no longer for sale. So I removed the link. -Alex]
Posted By: Paul - Wed Dec 31, 2008 -
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Category: Body, Education, Medicine, Toys
Hair Trader
Hair Trader describes itself as "the world's largest independent hair sale site."
I'm curious if there are any buyers other than wig makers. If so, what possible use could they have for someone else's hair?
Posted By: Alex - Tue Dec 16, 2008 -
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Category: Body
Face Statue
If you're looking for an unusual gift for someone this Christmas, consider getting a FaceStatue.Upload two mugshot photos of the face (yours or someone else's) to thatsmyface.com, and they'll use the photos to create a 3D plastic-composite face statue. Prices start at only $49 for a 1/8 size facemask, and go all the way up to $1999 for a lifesize head.
The interesting twist: you can choose to have your FaceStatue look older or younger than you actually are. Plus, you can get an African, Indian, Asian or Caucasian model of yourself.
Posted By: Alex - Fri Nov 21, 2008 -
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Category: Body, Statues, Monuments and Memorials
Long Nails
For those with a fetish for very long nails, longnails.com offers countless hours of entertainment: long nail pictures, tips and advice, links and more!!!Just try to control yourself as long-nail goddess Kathy Hayes bathes her feet:
Posted By: Alex - Thu Nov 13, 2008 -
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Category: Body, Fetishes
Follies of the Mad Men #37
We saw how the advertising industry created the concept of "B.O." for "body odor." Here, less successfully, they tried to triple the problem. Note how coyly the term "other personal odors" is used to refer to farting.
Is there any scientific proof that chlorophyll tablets do anything in the human body?
And don't you just love the look of disgust on that gal's face?
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 13, 2008 -
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Category: Body, Business, Advertising, Products, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Hygiene, Medicine, Obsessions, 1950s
The Mulabhanda Cushion
But if you're not an accomplished yogi yet, you might want one of these comfy little pillows shaped just right to help you.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Oct 09, 2008 -
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Category: Body, Business, Products, Human Marvels, New Age, Foreign Customs
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