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What I Wouldn’t Give to Be a Mother

Yesterday I read that a woman with no vagina became pregnant and went on to deliver a baby boy. Granted, the "miraculous conception" occurred under extraordinary circumstances — fellatio followed by an abdominal stab wound — but I couldn't help but question my own body afterwards. Because the truth of the matter is, I would gladly get stabbed in the stomach if it meant a baby. And I know plenty of other women who feel the same way. ...

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Map of Sin: How Does Your Country Compare?

BBC Focus magazine recently ran a featured article behind the science of sin: its definition; the biological triggers that cause us to sin; and how modern technology may be making us more sinful than ever before. The article also included a colorful chart titled "The Most Sinful Nation on Earth." Taking into account the Seven Deadly Sins in terms of their modern equivalents, it compiled statistical databases to find the most sinful countries: According to this chart, Australia is overall the most sinful nation on earth, followed by the United States. This was pretty surprising to me — I would think the U.S. would take the top spot without a fight! The #1 countries for each category are: Lust: South Korea Gluttony: USA Greed: Mexico Sloth: South...

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Comparing Children

Dear Baby, I always swore that I would never compare my children, but I already catch myself comparing this pregnancy to my last. I can't help it — I'm so scared! I'm majorly concerned that I have had practically no symptoms. My breasts aren't sore, my nausea is minimal, and I'm not even peeing that much. All of these symptoms were rampant just 3 weeks into my last pregnancy, so I can't help be paranoid that my baby must not be progressing well. Please continue growing and be well, baby. I love you too much already.   Love,Your Concerned Mother ...

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