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How many times more likely is it that a man will be struck by lightning then a women?
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4 times as much 4 times as much
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Are men more likely to be struck by lightning?
Men are 82% more likely to be fatally struck by lighting then women due to their outdoor sporting. Some suggest this is due to risk taking behavior typically associated with men. However the evidence clearly indicates that these fatalities occur when golfing, camping and fishing, activities which though they are currently culturally dominated by men are not generally considered dangerous. http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-09/are-men-or-women-more-likely-be-hit-lightningSome people make up unscientific reasons that simply demonstrate their subconscious social biases..ex: The reason men are stuck by lightning four times more than women is because we have more iron in our bloodstream compared to women who lose their iron during menstruation every month when they have their period.science: men and women have the same amount of iron in their blood, women have slightly less iron stored in their liver, due to menstruation, then men and the elderly. The Liver is not what is struck by lightning It is the Golf Club which is struck by lightning. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_iron_metabolism#Body_iron_stores
Why are men struck by lightning 4 times more than women?
My theory is, men are statistically taller than women, therefore are at risk from the fact that lightning will look for the easiest path to earth ( hence the highest object ). Secondly, men also have a longer stride statistically than women. This presents them as a higher risk due to the phenomenon of "step potential".....I also agree that men spend more time outside than the fairer sex. My theory, Thunderstorms are 4 times more likely not to happen in the kitchen.
Are men three times more likely to be struck by lightning than women?
Possibly. The odds of being struck in any given year are around 1/1,000,000, or 1/10,000 during your lifetime. The worst place to be is out in the open, followed by being under a tree. However, statistics appear to indicate that up to 4 times as many men as women are struck by lightning (80% of victims are male), and more so in young adult males. There is no real explanation for this, but it's probably because young men are far more active outside and take far more risks during storms. Men are less inclined to walk away from recreational sports, for instance.
How did electricity change the game of softball?
Electricity changed the game of softball when women started using metal bats. When there is a lightning and thunder storm, a softball game is postponed so no one will get struck by lightning!
What are women 4 times more likely to do in shopping?
Women try on a piece of clothing about 4 times before actually buying it :)
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Men are three times as likely as women to be stricken with diverticulitis
Can you get struck by lightning on GTA 4?
Yes, I was playing the other day and this women crossing the street got stuck and I lost a little bit of damage. It was new to me and confusing. I had it recorded but I had a bunch of upload to delete and I accidentally deleted that one. The answer is yes, you can get struck.
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Are women more likely to be rapped?
Maybe. But a girl is more likely to be rapped than women. If you mean rape, women are at least 3 times as likely to be raped when compared to men, but that depends on the setting. In a men's prison, all the rape victims there would be men unless an inmate does it to a female guard.
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Anyone can be an emotional abuser regardless of gender. It's important to recognize and address emotional abuse whenever it occurs in any type of relationship.
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Both forms of pancreatitis (acute and chronic) occur more often in men than women. However, women are 1.5 times more likely than men to have acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones. On the other hand, men are 6 times more likely than women to have acute pancreatitis caused by alcoholism.
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NO, beautiful women are not less likely to get beaten!
