Life's Little Mysteries: Why Do Women Wear High Heels and Why Did the Kamikaze Pilots Wear Helmets?

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Pijuvwy — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:32:04 GMT

"Call it useless trivia or call it fascinating information … either way, these mysteries get you thinking. And the more you use your brain, the sharper your mind will remain. So go ahead, click on the link below and get your mind working."

I don't see any link.

re: Life's Little Mysteries: Why Do Women Wear High Heels and Why Did the Kamikaze Pilots Wear Helmets?

whimsley — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:21:42 GMT

So TheWonderer does not like women wearing bras. I only wear one when I go out in public because I do not like the way men stare at my chest if I don't have one on. In the winter, several layers of thick clothing accomplishes the same purpose. Many years ago, I read an article about some research showing that women who regularly went braless had a lower incidence of breast cancer. I cannot remember the source.

Hey, ladies and gents, it's a free country. If you want to wear high heels and push-up bras and tight and scanty clothing, do it. I dress in the way in which I am most comfortable, so should you. I will remain braless and barefooted.

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whimsley — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:05:41 GMT

Buttons on the left or the right....

Way back when..when buttons were first invented, only the wealthy could afford to buy them. Most of the wealthy women had maids who dressed them (clothes were complicated). Most of the men dressed themselves. Since most people are right-handed, it made sense to make the men's clothes button from the right, so they could fasten their own buttons more easily. And it made sense to make the women's clothes button from the left, because they would be from the right for the maid who would be facing the woman.

re: Life's Little Mysteries: Why Do Women Wear High Heels and Why Did the Kamikaze Pilots Wear Helmets?

Adriane K — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:54:17 GMT

It's interesting that when something is in question, such as a fashion statement, everyone wants to go back to the source. High heels may have been invented to control women and "make their bodies look more attractive", but that's not what they are now. If the Industry has brainwashed me into buying them I would like to thank the industry because my shoes are fabulous. As for bras: You get your first bra because the little *** boobs are starting to get in the way, your nipples might be sticking out, and once they get past little bumps, you need some support. I love to get out of my bra at the end of the day, but during the day I need support and I need them to be held in place. If women listen to some of the comments made that said, "Women should go natural. They shouldn't wear heels or bras or anything else orchestrated by the industry," then who is doing the controlling?

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Lori Lee — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:53:16 GMT

I love my crocks and could never go back to heels! I love walking and spending time outside. I don't spend time worrying about what I look like. I just enjoy being myself. :-)

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linnea56 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:45:29 GMT

Where is the link to the rest of the article? It is supposed to be from the Daily Mail, but there is no link to it. The links at the bottom of the page are to other Mercola articles.

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skip smyth — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:53:29 GMT

Believe it was Slim Pickins said 'She has "quite a hitch" in her git along'. Never truly achieved without HIGH heels. Rhythmic, truly rhythmic.

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earthlover — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:33:20 GMT

Will someone please (if you are out there reading this) make nice flats so that we don't have to wear the ugly ones???? Most look like they are made for people with foot problems. I don't like to look ugly wearing sweats and sneakers. I like nice shoes. Just need to take off the heel from the high heels and ther will be a nice selection of flats, too. Thankfully , ballet flats are "in" though the problem with them is that they don't have good support.

As for shoes, did you know the reason they fall apart/wear out fast is because that way people have to keep buying new ones - and this keeps the shoe companies going. Really, i've heard that from a well-known shoe maufacturer in another country.

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Corvidae — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:23:02 GMT

Also, got to disagree with TheWonderer, particularly on the bra thing. I'm guessing "Wonderer" is male and therefore has never had the painful experience of running braless... especially for women with larger breasts. Just because it's a human invention and people wear it doesn't mean it's stupid and/or serves no real purpose.

And while I do enjoy to mock the impracticality of high heels, it is a personal choice to wear them or not, and I'm not going to tell people what they should/should not wear.

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earthlover — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:20:49 GMT

High heels ... rarely use them, except for parties. Bad for my body and can't walk in them. Guess if you drive (not walk) and sit most of the day at a desk, then you can feel not too uncomfortable. An active lifestyle and high heels don't go together very well. Unfortunately more shoes are made with high heels the flats. AND FLATS ARE USUALLY UGLY- WHY? Why can't they just remove the heel from the high heels so we can have a NICE flat shoe. Platform shoes are better than high heels - they are fairly flat, comfortable and give a lift too.

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Karrie0627 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:15:15 GMT

Am I the only woman here that doesn't think heels are uncomfortable at all? Obviously, there are some heels that are ridiculously high, but a 2 inch heel looks classy and femminine, and is perfectly comfortable. Personally, I have better posture, and I walk lighter when I wear heeled shoes. I don't understand why women are so afraid of being femminine. There are far too many people wearing their "comfortable," sloppy sweats and tennis shoes around town every day. Look like a lady, ladies! You may not have to ALWAYS wear heels to do it, but wearing them certainly doesn't make you a pathetic female who's obsessed with fashion and getting attention.

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Corvidae — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:03:58 GMT

Funny, I was just reading that people started wearing heels in the Middle Ages to avoid stepping in others' excrement. I guess less crap rather than more on one's feet could be considered sexy....

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msims — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:22:13 GMT

These theories neglect the fact that from about 400 yrs ago to 200 yrs ago it was the men that wore the high heels. While some of them also wore padding so that their rear ends appeared bigger, I doubt that it had anything to do with their bosoms. It is just a matter of style which is nothing but current fads. Lets bring back high heels for men and exposed rouged nipples for women.

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Nii — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:49:48 GMT

For me - I dont, cannot control my wife. We are equal and she has her own mind. A lot of the things everyone has spoken about here is true to a larger extent; women talking about high heels and its comfort levels, and men...well, just going on about nothing.

First until I become a woman, I'd never understand them so I dont argue with my wife though she strives to look great and sexy for me and for herself. There are times she'd wear 3 inch high heels and there are other times she's wear platforms, or flats or whatever she feels like wearing at that time. And whatever it is that she puts together, she looks HOT!!! When she asks my opinion, I give it...but 110% of the time, I dont think she needs my opinion because she looks so good regardless.

But same goes for me - I do the things I do to look good and when heads turn or women flirt, I feel like I still have some "mojo". Ultimately I do it for my wife and basically to feel good...however I am lucky because there is nothing I wear as a man that makes me feel "uncomfortable" as women do with some of the skimpy stuff some men rather see the in....and that's where our society is today. Thank goodness I have boy to bring up [and bring them up well] - and Kudos to all who have girls and are doing a good job bringing them up.

To another point - guys you might like this: I heard that high heels is actually good for women. It helps strengthen all the vital areas needed for great sex. Her "private" muscles get stronger which means more control and many climaxes. Has anyone heard this also?

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Doug Spencer — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:24:52 GMT

I am a male only 5'3" and an additional 2" heel, such as on the western boots makes me 5'5" tall. Aside from that, I have found that 2" heels also places a little more weight on the ball of the foot, and I can tolerate more hours on my feet with less pain. I do find them more comfortable.

Unfortunately, living in Virginia, where the weather is mild, I spend about 7 months of the year in shorts, and cowboy boots just don't look right with shorts!