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Why We Are Getting Shorter And Stupider

Why We Are Getting Shorter And Stupider

Recent research indicates children today are shorter than their parents. This is not to be unexpected, as height correlates with IQ. Lets delve into why.

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Apr 03, 2024
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This video discusses highlights a trend among white Americans, based on data from the Centre for Disease Control. From the 1980s onwards, the average height has declined from about 5'10" for men and 5'5" for women to slightly shorter measurements for those born between 1995 and 2000. This change in height is not unprecedented, as historical data, such as that from Anglo-Saxon England, shows variations in average heights over time, suggesting several potential factors influencing these changes…

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