I am a big fan of seemingly useless research and amusing conclusions. With easy access to journals of current science, I obviously spend a great deal of my work hours looking for such gems. Of course, all this is done during work hours, so not much of my time is actually wasted. Yesterday, I caught this very amusing piece of research in Human Physiology. A man of science has hypothesised and provided some evidence that the ratio between the Index finger and the ring finger on the right hand could be indicative of testosterone levels! Basically, the ring finger should be longer than the Index finger in males. This is due to higher testosterone levels in the womb before birth.
So, does this mean if your ring finger is not longer than the Index finger, you are ..er ..not male? I don’t know, but there seems to be enough evidence around to suggest that in such a case either you are low on testosterone or just not male. However, I can gladly extend my scientific opinion and encourage all of you with shorter ring finger that its time for you to reconsider that sex change operation you always wanted (but your parents refused, saying it wasn't value for money). That should keep you on the safer side.
Stop Press: I have just been informed that there is a more absolute way of determining whether you are male or female. Damn, science IS quick.
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