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Finally: why modern women are shaped like tubes

May 24, 2012 By Kathy Shaidle

This has bothered me for years.

I have a 1950s figure, because my measurements more closely match those of the “average housewife” of the time.

These guys say it has something to do with housework.

Except…

I don’t do housework “50s” style either.

And the women who do are usually short round foreigners…

So I guess the mystery remains.

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