"No one complains of the flexibility and strength of female gymnasts—it is merely amazing. A powerful triple axel on the ice is perfectly feminine when done in a skirt. But a powerful punch? A cheetah-fast sprint? Variation is suddenly of deep concern." www.scientificamerican.com/article/spor...
Human anatomy is delightfully varied, but female athletes are heavily criticized for not conforming to socially accepted bodily norms
Look at the crossover between these two maps; the map on the right is from map.lostrainforestsofbritain.org, showing the areas of Britain which have rainfall levels compatible with temperate rainforest growth - the rainforests were dry as England flooded.
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As an editor, I help people say what they mean--and not say what they don’t mean. Here are some common not-quite-right words or expressions that I often see. This is not to embarrass anybody--I've made many of these mistakes myself. Please share your favorite fixes at the end of the thread. (1/n)
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That's the one - even though they were only in Clydebank because they were damaged and in need of repair, it didn't stop them fighting back, hence the memorial.
Finally, two cats of the Polish Merchant Navy, Pussy and Mickey of the SS Kordecki in 1944, manning (catting?) the ship's Oerlikon. Image: IWM (HU 128285)
