alex_quine
alex_quine t1_j22vo6u wrote
Reply to comment by DMRexy in TIL that on average women live five years longer than men, and that by age 85 around 67% of the population is female in the US. by Successful-Depth-235
It’s not either or. The thing you listed are in there too.
alex_quine t1_j22bfxd wrote
Reply to comment by swanqueen109 in TIL that on average women live five years longer than men, and that by age 85 around 67% of the population is female in the US. by Successful-Depth-235
I’ve seen some research that the gap can be entirely explained by behavioral differences. Take for example diet: women are more likely to order a salad, men are more likely to order the bacon cheeseburger. Which gender is more likely to watch their figure? Regularly apply sunscreen? Smoke? Drink to excess? Etc…
alex_quine t1_j92qo7w wrote
Reply to comment by cmc in I just wanted to ask a girl for directions on the subway, and she absolutely made my day by skyeyemx
As someone once said--New Yorkers may not be nice, but they are very kind.