German girls' boobs are getting bigger!October 2nd, 2009 LONDON - German men are celebrating because frauleins' boobs are getting bigger. According to a nationwide study of body shapes, breast measurements are on average an inch bigger than they were a year ago, reports The Sun.
Now, a simpler way to calculate body's 'Maximum Weight Limit'September 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Is calculating Body Mass Index (BMI) too complicated for you? Well, a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, has now developed a new easy method for people to calculating their healthy weight, and that too without any need for charts or online calculators. George Fernandez, a professor of applied statistics and director of the Center for Research Design and Analysis at Nevada, says that the "range" approach in BMI calculation does not stick in individuals' minds.
Sarkozy surrounds himself by 20 'short people' to 'look tall'September 7th, 2009 LONDON - Known for being over sensitive about his height, French President Nicolas Sarkozy reportedly made twenty short people stand behind him, as he delivered a keynote televised speech recently. According to reports, the President's aides "vetted" people at the Faurecia motor technology plant in Caligny, south of Caen, Normandy, to stand near Sarkozy to make him look taller than his 5ft 5ins frame.
Americans prefer taller presidential candidates in difficult times: StudyAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - An American study conducted by social psychologists at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, suggests that the country's presidents get taller when the going gets tough. Lead researcher Terry Pettijohn looked at the heights, ages and facial attributes of the 11 elected US presidents over the past 75 years, and compared them with economic and social indicators such as unemployment and birth rates.
People get happier as they ageAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People get happier as they age and exert more emotional control than younger adults, say researchers. "Life expectancy changed because people changed the way they lived," said Dr Lauren Carstensen.
Why do taller guys end up earning more?July 14th, 2009 SYDNEY - Taller men are able to earn more than their shorter counterparts simply because they are perceived as being more intelligent and powerful, according to a new study. The study 'Does size matter' used newly available data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey to estimate the relationship between hourly wages and two aspects of body size: height and body mass index (BMI).
UK research says over 55s happier, while under 25s are 'stressed and lonely'July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - A Standard Life report, called 'Age Old Stereotypes' has claimed that people over 55 are happier, while those under 25 are likely to be lonely and stressed about money. According to The Telegraph, the report was based on a survey of over 2,100 adults who were asked to identify which feelings and activities they thought were typical at a certain age.
Winners enjoy waiting to know about their prizeJune 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Winning a prize makes people happy, but those who win get much more pleasure in waiting to know what they have got, according to a new study. Study authors Yih Hwai Lee, from the National University of Singapore, and Cheng Qiu, from the University of Hong Kong, say that people who know they've won a prize enjoy the anticipation of wondering what they will win, especially if they have clues about what it might be.
Mel B shows off 'incredible figure' during sunshine break with hubbyApril 24th, 2009 LONDON - Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown turned Saucy Spice when she recently showed off an impressive six-pack. The singer, 33, revealed an 'incredible figure' as she soaked up the sun with her husband Stephen Belafonte.
Lady GaGa looks taller in music videosApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - Pop singer Lady GaGa is conscious of her height and resorts to computer effects to make herself look taller in music videos. The singer is five feet one inch tall but looks taller in videos because of computer editing.
Bruce Willis, Emma Heming 'legally married'March 30th, 2009 LONDON - Bruce Willis and model Emma Heming have enjoyed a second marriage ceremony in Beverly Hills in a bid to make their previous nuptials legal in United States. The Die Hard hunk and stunner exchanged vows at the actor's home on Parrot Cay, in the Turks and Caicos Islands, with guests including Bruce's' ex-wife Demi Moore and her husband Ashton Kutcher, reports The Sun.
Coleen Rooney 'three months pregnant'March 29th, 2009 LONDON - Footballer Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen is three months pregnant, it has emerged. Coleen 22, and husband Wayne are said to be "absolutely thrilled".
Gerrard ready to play for Liverpool for lifeMarch 25th, 2009 LONDON - England football star Steven Gerrard is ready to commit himself to a new long-term contract at Liverpool, saying he has never been happier in his career. Captain Gerrard believes Rafa Benitez can restore the Reds to the pinnacle of English football and wants to see out his playing days at the club he has idolised since boyhood.
Geri Halliwell engaged to Italian beauJanuary 29th, 2009 LONDON - Former Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell has become engaged to her Italian yacht tycoon beau Fabrizio Politi in less than two months since they met. Mirror.co.uk reports that multi-millionaire Politi got down on one knee to propose to her with a 223,000 pounds sparkling diamond engagement ring.
Jim Carrey sets up $50 mn trust for girlfriendJanuary 1st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood comedian Jim Carrey has vowed to give his longtime actress girlfriend Jenny Mccarthy a financially secure future. 'The Mask' star has set up a $50 million (35 million pounds) trust fund for the actress despite insisting they will never marry, reports contactmusic.com.
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