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Why men think they're stronger than they are

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Fueled by unchecked testosterone and action movies, most dudes genuinely believe they could wrestle a bear or land an airplane in an emergency. It is a hilarious biological glitch that keeps emergency rooms busy.

Why men think they're stronger than they are
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