A study has found that men whose ring fingers are longer than their index fingers are seen as better bets by women
A study has found that men whose ring fingers are longer than their index fingers are seen as better bets by women.
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By contrast those seen as wimpier sorts will have longer index fingers.
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It is thought that exposure to high levels of testosterone in the womb has a long-lasting effect on finger-lengthu00a0-- and on looks.
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The study is the latest in a long line to link the shape of man's hands with his path in life, reports the Daily Mail.
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British, French and Swiss researchers photographed 49 young men and measured the length of their ring and index fingers.
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They also recorded their voices and took swabs to capture general odour. They then showed a group of women the photos and asked them to rate the men's looks.
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Those whose ring fingers were longer than their index fingers were more likely to win the women's approval. They were seen as good prospects for both a fling and a long-term relationship.
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Stirling University researcher Craig Roberts said exposure to testosterone in the womb likely affects facial structure as well as finger length. Having a long ring finger confers a host of other benefits.
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For instance, scientists believe the longer a man's ring finger is compared to his index finger, the richer he is likely to be.
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They claim he is also likely to be a promiscuous, extroverted go-getter with strong muscles and has a greater likelihood of playing a musical instrument.
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Unfortunately such men also have a higher chance of ending up in prison, being murdered or going mad.
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The study has been published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society reports
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