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Sometimes, people do like to think that it is better to be a woman than a man. Consider the following quotes:

Girls have an unfair advantage over men: if they can’t get what they want by being smart, they can get it by being dumb. - Yul Brynner

I’d much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they are the first to be rescued off of sinking ships. - Gilda Radner

The above quotes may have been uttered in jest but the message is just as clear, right? So,

Is it really better to be a woman than a man?

For last week’s question, feel free to click here.

When I was younger, I remember someone once told me never marry a doctor. The reason being he will always be on call and you just never know if those calls of duty are for real or an excuse for something that he is doing behind your back.

Then, my friend’s mom told her not to let my brothers marry a teacher. She has a primary school teacher for a daughter-in-law and she came to the conclusion that because teachers spend most of their time talking down to their pupils at school, that is also how they tend to behave at home.

Next, an ex-colleague once joked with me never marry a salesman. Well, just think of an experienced sales guy. He will always know what to say, when and how to say it to make you trust him completely although he may be a totally dishonest person.

Another ex-colleague then chipped in - better not marry a lawyer. With his knowledge of the law and his connections with other lawyers, you will most probably end up with pittance when a divorce looms.

OK. I end up with none of the above. I married an accounts guy. But… hey, didn’t someone once said accountants are those boring people in grey suits? So, tell me. What would be the ideal profession for a partner then?

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Nowadays, solving the acne problem is no longer as difficult. With more research and more information widely available, people are able to look for an acne cure that suits their skin type and resolves the problem more effectively.

Years ago, what were available in the market was also limited and many people were at a loss of what works and what doesn’t. There were not as many in-depth reviews of the different acne treatments  to help people make informed decisions.

But now, many websites have sprung up not only offering useful professional and consumer reviews of the acne treatments but also informing people of where to get them at a competitive price. So, if you have an acne problem, do a little research online and you will be able to learn much on how to solve the problem.

Recently, I read a short article which mentioned a research published in New Scientist magazine concerning polygamy. It seems research indicates that men from polygamous cultures tend to live up to 12% longer than those from monogamous societies. The reasons being both social and genetic. The explanation is if you have more than one wife, you also tend to have more children, even at an older age. This forces a man to stay healthy because of the number of dependents.

So, polygamists live longer, it seems. But I find it strange since I do know of a few men with more than one wife. Even my own dad says it is stupid for men to have more than one woman in his life. It gives rise to more problems than a man can handle.

Consdering that men tend to see women as nagging creatures, imagine having two or more women in your life nagging you everyday. Doesn’t that drive a man up the wall? Furthermore, in these modern times, coping with two or more households with a bunch of children doesn’t seem like a good way to lengthen one’s life. At least to me, unless I’m missing something here.

If the wives get along, well and good. But if they don’t, it would be further headaches for the man, which can only mean more stress hearing one complaining about the other all the time.

So, polygamists really live longer? I’m amazed!

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Usually, when you buy a big item, it will come in a tightly sealed cardboard box that requires quite a bit of effort opening up. Sometimes, you even have to pry open the box using a screwdriver or similar tool when both the flaps are stapled together securely.

Now, if you want to save yourself such a hassle, you can actually get a box cutter. Specialised cutters like these can easily remove cardboard box tops. Some even have safety features built in to avoid unneccessary accidents. For instance, some models will see automatic retraction of the blade when it is not touching the material being cut.

Cutters are certainly handy tools around the house. Most people have them but just will not go to the trouble of getting a quality one with safety features built in. But sometimes, it is better to get something that is easy to use and safe rather than one which can’t even cut properly, right?

When I was much younger and just started the dating game with my husband, we did end up wearing the same T-shirt design but with slightly different color on a few occasions.

Now that we are older, I seriously doubt my husband would want to dress up wearing the same T-shirt that I’m wearing, or clad in something like this:

Picture from FunnyHub

My question to you this weekend:

Do you and your partner still dress like this as a couple these days? Are you comfortable doing so?

For last week’s question, please click here.

Sometimes, when someone passed away, people tend to accept it as fate and move on, regardless of the circumstances that resulted in the unfortunate death. Perhaps, it is a way to seek closure and they don’t want the hassle of getting to the bottom of the matter.

But sometimes, it is also about justice as a wrong may have been committed that resulted in the death or injury. When this type of event does occur, one can always seek out a lawyer’s opinion and get some advice as to the best course of action.

Nowadays, one can do a little research through the web and find the right attorney for one’s problem. For instance, a search of Chicago personal injury lawyers will return you with a long list of attorneys practising in that area. Getting expert legal advice now is certainly no longer a difficult and tedious matter.