Friday, May 24, 2013

Why do old couples look like each other?

Have you ever noticed that most, not all, but most old coupes that have been together since the depression, tend to look alike? I am not being derogatory at all, it's cute! I have a theory of course. These two people have lived as close to a matching life style as is probably possible, eating the same things, exposed to the same things, doing roughly the same activities, for their entire lives. So, with the exception of inherited health concerns, they would be at risk for all the same issues. During their shared life time they would probably have nearly identical dietary habits and they would live in the same place, so consume the same water and air contaminants. They would have most likely gotten sick with the same viruses, have similar exposure to sun, cold and humidity. All of these things alter ones appearance on their own, but over a life time, these would and do develop into health issues, often minor and undetected. Skin, features and abilities are enhanced or inhibited by various things directly connected to environmental factors. It would only stand to reason that these two people have a very good chance of developing similar looks over time

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