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Sadie Hawkins Day

Sexist Leap Day Fun

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.30.2012 | Home
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Chris Weigant

Aurora, Illinois used to be famous for its Leap Day fun, when the unmarried women took over the town and arrested all the unmarried men for the "crime" of being a bachelor. Yes, you read that right.

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Why Women Propose On Leap Day

Mental Floss | Posted 04.30.2012 | Weird News
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Even with all the strides towards equality that women have made in the past hundred years, it's still fairly uncommon for a woman to propose to a man....

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Gender Bender

Marian Salzman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
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Marian Salzman

The dizziest heights of political, corporate and academic power are still be occupied by men -- but for how much longer, and with what effects on classroom, boardroom and (Senate) cloakroom?

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