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Talk to the hand. Scientists try to debunk idea that finger length can reveal personality and health

Researchers have used scanners, photocopiers, calipers, rulers, and even x-ray machines to assess finger length; in some studies the subjects measured themselves. … Although the finger ratio is usually smaller in men, the gap between the sexes is small.

By Mitch Leslie Jun 6th, 2019