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wwarner
7 months ago
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Dikembe Mutombo has died
ok, but i'd wager brain cancer (the cause of death in this case) lacks this correlation. And yes RIP, Mutombo seemed like an exceptional person.
resizeitplz
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All other factors being equal: Taller person = more cells = more cell divisions = more chances for cell mutation = increased risk of (any) cancer. (credit/source: Hank Green and possibly SciShow on YouTube)
wwarner
7 months ago
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I
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being wrong! Luckily I wagered $0.00.
luplex
7 months ago
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Taller people usually have bigger heads and, I think, bigger brains.
This doesn't mean they are more intelligent.
WithinReason
7 months ago
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actually there is a correlation between height and cancer
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