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When the USAF discovered the "flaw" of averages
In the early 1950s, the U.S. air force measured more than 4,000 pilots on 140 dimensions of size, in order to tailor cockpit design to the "average" pilot. But it turned out the average airman didn't exist. (www.thestar.com) Mais...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
That we want "normalcy" is human nature, no-one wants to be different. But without genetic variation it would be too easy for a bacteria or virus to attack a "standard" genetic code and wipe out most human life in a worldwide pandemic never imagined. Not just external variation but internal as well is what gives us an immunity barrier to such problems. So everyone be happy in your own body as different as it may be, it may just save yours & your descendants lives.
Excellent synopsis article.
Humanity has had struggles to leave preconceptions behind.
Humanity has had struggles to leave preconceptions behind.
When you're 200cm tall and weighing 99kg, the only a/c I fit was a C119-130.
Some folks are missing the point. Yes, there are folks that meet, for instance the average, height. And there are those that meet the average weight. But the NUMBER of folks that meet the averages for BOTH height AND weight goes DOWN! The point is as the numbers of MEASURING points goes up, the NUMBER of people that meet ALL of those "average" points goes down and continues to decrease as the number of points being compared goes up!!!
And add in the "maturity factor", you know, the one where our body rearranges lumps and other migrating matter... I can still wear the clothes I once did, if I take them to a tailor and have two pairs of pants made into one pair!! All of my bones matured, especially my fat bone!!!
While I appreciate the humour in your comments,I'd say that they some of cleverest ones here.
*they "are" some of* (mental note: proof read more)