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Fun Facts: Epic Women Legends - the First Women Boston Marathon Runners

It's the weekend and we're in a celebratory mood. We've been waiting all week for a reason to celebrate and here we are. We've been trying to tell you that women rock and we're coming through with even more proof! Check out two epic women in marathon history and tell us what you think!

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 13 May 2022
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Fun Facts: Epic Women in History - Part 3

It’s Friday and we are back with another installment of our 'Epic women in History' series. In our past articles, we simply listed the women's names and their inventions/accomplishments.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 8 April 2022
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Fun Facts: Epic Women in History - Part 2

We're back with another fun facts post on the things women have invented. Our contribution to society is nothing new, but little is spoken of our inventions, particularly those created in traditionally male-dominated fields. Some of them were discredited at the time but fought to maintain ownership of their ideas.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 15 October 2021
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Fun Facts: Epic Women in History - Part 1

I know you don’t need me to tell you how phenomenal we are as women, but just in case you need a reminder, here are some pretty neat facts that will have you stepping into the weekend proud to be a bonafide sis.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 8 October 2021
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13 Fun Facts About Your Tongue

We’re back with more interesting facts about your body. The reason we do these fun facts is to show you just how fearfully and wonderfully you are made. By taking the time to focus on how intricately you are designed, our hope is that you can begin to appreciate the real you so much more. You are a masterpiece that God carefully wove together long before you could even apprecia

The Weight She Carries · 10 September 2021
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How do you Like your Voice? 13 Fun Facts About your Vocal Cords

Research shows that people generally prefer deep voices. Many women have gone to great lengths to change their voice. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher enlisted the services of a vocal coach to deepen her voice so she could sound more authoritative.

The Weight She Carries · 3 September 2021
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18 Fun Facts About Your Eyes

Today, we're talking about how awesome your eyes are. Did you know that your eye can differentiate about 10 million different colors? Or that your eye is made up of over 2 million working parts? Incredible, right? Keep reading for some more interesting facts about your eyes.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 30 April 2021
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13 Fun Facts About Your Heart

Did you know that your heart pumps a staggering 2,000 gallons of blood every single day? That’s equivalent to 7,570 litres! It’s the powerhouse of your cardiovascular system yet it weighs less than 1 pound (0.45lbs). Talk about being small but mighty!

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 16 April 2021
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15 Fun Facts about Women Making History

We bring this to you with pride. Simply put: we ROCK! ?Did you know that two of the highest IQ scores in recorded history belong to women?

The Weight She Carries · 21 December 2018
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15 Fun Facts About Earrings

Did you know that there are many ancient superstitions surrounding earrings? Keep reading to find out more fun facts about earrings.

The Weight She Carries · 21 November 2018
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12 Fun Facts About Engagement Rings

Did you know that 20 percent of brides pay for their own engagement rings?

The Weight She Carries · 13 November 2018
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16 Fun Facts About Dating and Relationships

Did you know that a woman’s happiness in a relationship is a key indicator of how successful the relationship is?

The Weight She Carries · 31 October 2018
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12 Fun Facts About Relationships and Breakups

Did you know that there are approximately 3 million first dates every day around the world?

The Weight She Carries · 17 October 2018
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20 Fun Facts About Your Nails and Nail Polish

Did you know that the first artificial nail was invented by a dentist by the name of Fred Slack? He created it as a temporary replacement when he accidentally broke his fingernail at work in 1957.

The Weight She Carries · 8 October 2018
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15 Fun Facts About Women and Shopping

So much goes into creating the perfect spending atmosphere to encourage spending. And since women are responsible for 85% of consumer purchases, retailers have to figure out how to cater to us.

The Weight She Carries · 28 September 2018
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15 Fun Annoying Facts About Aunt Flo

Alright, so we all have that one visitor who comes and terrorizes us each month. No one likes her but that never deters her. Sometimes she’s early, sometimes she’s late, but one thing is certain: she always shows up one way or another (unless something’s baking). As a courtesy, she usually announces her intended visit shortly before she arrives, but that is of little consolatio

The Weight She Carries · 21 September 2018
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11 Fun Facts About Corsets

Women have always gone to great lengths to conform to what is socially celebrated as beautiful (I have a different theory on this but I’ll leave that for another day). Corsets are a perfect example.

The Weight She Carries · 14 September 2018
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9 Fun Facts About Your Armpits

Ladies, have you ever wondered why one armpit seems to have more hair than the other one a couple of days after you shave?

The Weight She Carries · 7 September 2018
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16 Fun Facts about Fragrances and Your Sense of Smell

Ever wondered why your mood suddenly shifted when you caught a whiff of something? Maybe someone just walked past you and now you’re irritable and suddenly remember an unpleasant memory? Well, that’s because fragrances and emotions are closely linked, and a particular scent can trigger a flood of memories and emotions. Find out more fun facts below!

The Weight She Carries · 31 August 2018
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20 Fun Facts About Stockings and Pantyhose

Did you know that women once stood in line for hours just to get their hands on a pair of stockings in the 1940s? And when the supply ran out, the women became angry and a full-fledged riot almost ensued!!

The Weight She Carries · 24 August 2018
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10 Fun Facts About Lipstick

Did you know that red lipstick is a symbol of female emancipation?In 1912, Elizabeth Arden handed out red lipstick to women’s suffragette leaders and other women marching in New York for the right to vote. The women wore bright red lipstick as a sign of solidarity, and it became part of their standard rally uniform.

The Weight She Carries · 17 August 2018
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14 Fun Facts About Chocolate

We love serving you inspiration during the week, but on Fridays, we like to switch things up a little. Today We're talking about good ole chocolate.

The Weight She Carries · 10 August 2018
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10 Fun Facts About Bras and Heels

Here at The Weight She Carries, we define “weight” as anything that constitutes a struggle that we have to live with and fight to overcome. Well, we think bras and high heels fall into that category. Yes, we really do.

The Weight She Carries · 2 August 2018