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Why Redheads Feel Less Pain, According to Scientists
New York Post ^ | April 6, 2021 | Ben Cost

Posted on 04/07/2021 6:37:56 PM PDT by nickcarraway

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To: nickcarraway

They are more pain donors, than pain recipients?


61 posted on 04/08/2021 8:26:19 AM PDT by null and void (The media decides what news you can see and NOT SEE. But don't you dare call 'em Not-Sees)
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To: SunkenCiv

For some reason, redheads run in my family... Must be the Irish... ;o]


62 posted on 04/08/2021 8:45:45 AM PDT by Monkey Face (~~ The glory of God is intelligence. ~~ D&C 93:36 ~~)
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To: Monkey Face

I bet they do! /rimshot


63 posted on 04/08/2021 8:49:41 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: usconservative

I am so much the opposite of that. Couldn’t wear braces because of the rubber band pain. Little cuts and what not stop me from doing anything productive.


64 posted on 04/08/2021 8:58:38 AM PDT by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: nickcarraway
My 2nd wife was a redhead.

The doctor told her that redheads have more yeast infections.

65 posted on 04/08/2021 9:09:51 AM PDT by blam
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To: Az Joe
And they make up for it by inflicting more pain on males.

At the time the pain and suffering felt worth it though.

66 posted on 04/08/2021 9:40:31 AM PDT by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: a fool in paradise

“As long as the cuffs and collars match.” — James Bond


67 posted on 04/08/2021 11:01:53 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: usconservative

Kudos, that was close to genius.


68 posted on 04/08/2021 11:03:35 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: xp38

I once dated a red headed hairdresser


69 posted on 04/08/2021 11:03:50 AM PDT by Woodman
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To: Sirius Lee

I am so stealing that and sending it to my redheaded girlfriend. No shit, we’re both gingers. Well, I’m more silver now.


70 posted on 04/08/2021 11:25:23 AM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: Iowa Granny

Agree and Amen!


71 posted on 04/08/2021 11:33:07 AM PDT by 2nd amendment mama (Self Defense is a Basic Human Right!)
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To: SunkenCiv

Overheard:

Soooo, the the carpet match the drapes?

Dunno. She had hardwood floors...


72 posted on 04/08/2021 1:22:20 PM PDT by null and void (The media decides what news you can see and NOT SEE. But don't you dare call 'em Not-Sees)
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To: nickcarraway

I don’t fit all those generalizations-yes, I have red hair-medium shade-not ginger-light olive skin, no freckles, I do burn, but only after an hour or so exposed-gray/green eyes-definitely higher than normal pain threshold, absolutely no tolerance for drugs and very little for alcohol-I’m Hispanic-ancestors were Spanish Basques, no Irish/Scots in the woodpile that I know of-not Vikings, either, but a few Native Americans. I have a really bad temper-but I’m pretty sure that is due to my Latin ancestry, not my hair...

And I do have a soul...


73 posted on 04/08/2021 1:33:39 PM PDT by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: nickcarraway

My husband and daughter are redheads and I am a brunette. The three of us have the highest pain thresholds in the family. The three of us deal with chronic pain as well. Either we’ve gotten used to it over the years or it’s genetic.


74 posted on 04/08/2021 2:53:49 PM PDT by Trillian
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To: one guy in new jersey

“They need a higher quantity of anasthaesia to achieve the same effect during surgery.”

I agree...my sister (redhead) can only take certain pain pills because certain ones don’t work on her at all...my dad doesn’t even bother with any pain killer even with a root canal because it doesn’t affect him and he still feels all the pain.


75 posted on 04/08/2021 10:05:33 PM PDT by terart
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To: Flaming Conservative

“...study I read years ago..redheads were more sensitive to pain....”

I was told this as a child coming from a 100% Scots Irish tribe...and had this confirmed by higher education and continued readings....until today.

At first I thought it was another pesky Mandela Effect, as I found lots of egghead results affirming this thread.

However, this NY Post lay summary I provide as a link resolved my Mandela Effect and maybe yours.

https://nypost.com/2017/12/02/science-shows-redheads-have-genetic-superpowers/

Early studies and experiences were witnessing redhead’s resistance to painkillers, thereby feeling more pain. Their greater sensitivity to hot and cold was also long noted.

Newer more thorough studies find that while more sensitive to environmental discomfort, they handle it much better. They can take more discomfort, even though they feel it.

So my conflict is resolved. I hope this might help yours as well.

Nothing should be forever save the relentless pursuit of truth.


76 posted on 04/09/2021 8:48:52 AM PDT by Lowell1775
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To: Lowell1775

Thanks!


77 posted on 04/10/2021 8:16:38 AM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing);)
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To: Sirius Lee

I collect souls so that when I meet a new redhead, I can give her one of those rather than parcel out my own.

They never seem to mind.


78 posted on 04/10/2021 8:48:14 AM PDT by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: nickcarraway

Gingers have no soul. :)


79 posted on 04/10/2021 9:01:21 AM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: usconservative

So redheads are accident prone. ;-)


80 posted on 05/16/2021 4:31:16 PM PDT by Rightwing Conspiratr1
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