Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he…

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Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths. ✨ Impact of Science on Society ch. 1 (1952)
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Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths. ✨ Impact of Science on Society ch. 1 (1952)

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