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  1. Science

    Researchers Find Biological Indicator of Being a Rude Loudmouth

    Researchers studying verbal aggressiveness think they may have found a way to track the trait all the way back to the womb. A study by scientists at the University of Buffalo claims to have found a link between verbal aggression and a person's 2D:4D ratio -- a comparison of the length of index and ring finger that can offer insight into levels of testosterone exposure in the womb. The result could be a system for learning whose first instinct is to the tell people to "Come at me, bro," at a very young age.

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    Obese Teen Males Have Less Testosterone

    Man, some dudes just can't catch a break. According to a study published online today in the journalĀ Clinical Endocrinology, obese teen males have up to 50% less testosterone as their leaner counterparts, a condition that could lead an increased likelihood of impotence and infertility in adulthood. This, uh, this really isn't going to make it any easier to be a heavy dude in high school, and for that, we are sorry.

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    “Butch Cupcakes:” For Guys Whose Veins Pulse With Testosterone, Buttercream

    For those gentlemen who feel that biting into a small, round, sugary cake with creamy topping and pink sprinkles is emasculating, your time has come. Thanks to NYC's Butch Bakery, you can now revel in your sweet, sweet carbo-load with the confidence that comes with decorative chocolate discs in one of six styles: Woodland Camo, Wood Grain, Houndstooth, Plaid, Checkerboard or Marble.

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