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Now when you complain about being cold you can back it up with science!!

Ever find yourself shivering at your desk and everyone else is walking around like it’s no big deal?!? Now we know why. New research from Maastricht University has shown that standard for ideal indoor room temperature has always been calculated using MEN’S body temperature.

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Men and women’s bodies have different metabolic rates, leading to different body temperatures. A lead researcher on the subject explained that:

“Men are in general a bit taller than women and also a bit more muscular than women. These two add up that males in general have a higher heat production than females.” 

 

So now, when the men in your office tell you to stop complaining about the cold, you can defend yourself with science!!

 

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Check out the full video below:

 

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