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Old 08-29-2005, 01:41 AM  
Ninja Scripts
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Originally Posted by brilsmurf
here is a MD speaking

what he says IS true, black swimmers are always slower than causcasian ones and this has to do with the bone density in their head: black skulls weigh more than white skulls, so they have to do more effort in keeping their head up in swimming competition, resulting in a lower speed.
This fact is being used in the identification of human remains to determine if it was a white or black person (including the pronation of teeth,..)

anymore questions: i will be happy to answer them
I never knew the scientific explanation, just that all my black friends stay in the wading section.... with shower caps on.
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