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evince
08-28-2006, 08:35 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060825/ts_nm/economy_height_dc

evince
08-28-2006, 08:44 AM
While researchers have long shown that tall people earn more than their shorter counterparts, it's not only social discrimination that accounts for this inequality -- tall people are just smarter than their height-challenged peers, a new study finds.

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"As early as age three -- before schooling has had a chance to play a role -- and throughout childhood, taller children perform significantly better on cognitive tests," wrote Anne Case and Christina Paxson of Princeton University in a paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Care4all
08-28-2006, 08:45 AM
I disagree with the analysis.... being a whole 5'3'' tall.... :D

evince
08-28-2006, 08:49 AM
yeah Im like 5'4" or so and my hubby is 5'8"

Hes brillient and everyone who meets him thinks so.

My son is 6' and very bright

Cypress
08-28-2006, 08:50 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060825/ts_nm/economy_height_dc


Statistical correlation does not prove causality.

I'm sure that on average, japanese are shorter than americans, but have proven to be just as industrious and intelligent.

evince
08-28-2006, 08:54 AM
perfectly true Cy, I just thought is was interesting.

It is one reason why hieght is naturally favored by humans along with they could reach more fruit off the tree.

Cypress
08-28-2006, 09:00 AM
perfectly true Cy, I just thought is was interesting.

It is one reason why hieght is naturally favored by humans along with they could reach more fruit off the tree.

I find the assertion credible that tall people have certain advantages in terms of social interactions and societal biases which can contribute to their success.

evince
08-28-2006, 09:07 AM
As the article states it also has to do with prenatal and early childhood nutrition.

the better cared for at these points will grow taller due to nutrition.

So the slight correlation could be simply that factor which Im inclined to think is the truth.

Damocles
08-28-2006, 09:09 AM
I didn't realize I was retarded, being a man less than 6'... I guess I'll go hide now.

Why didn't you all tell me?!!!

evince
08-28-2006, 09:12 AM
Uh ....No .....remember Dano your six foot five......no seven .....yeah seven,thats the ticket ....Youre six foot seven!

uscitizen
08-28-2006, 12:33 PM
Doesn't an executive haircut raise your IQ as well ?

uscitizen
08-28-2006, 12:33 PM
How tall was Einstein I wonder ?

evince
08-28-2006, 12:41 PM
Not very