When They Imagine Clothes For Models, Here’s What Actual Women Would Have To Look Like

A new ad campaign warning of the dangers of anorexia produced these evocative photos of what a real woman would look like if the sketches were representative of real life. The models themselves are Photoshopped but nonetheless are a reminder of the dangers posed by unrealistic expectations of beauty promoted throughout our culture.

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Nature

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Nature

In 1879 a scientist buried bottles filled with seeds. Every 20 years, one is dug up and studied.

Culture

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