African-American Appreciation Thread - Not Actually an Appreciation Thread

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Your Weird Fetish said:
The only demonstrated biological predisposition to obesity that is common that I'm aware of is epigenetic rather than genetic. But my information could easily be outdated. I'm curious about the genetic roots of the issue with Polynesians.
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It was some article talking about them having a gene. I seem to recall there being an argument that they evolved to pack on weight quickly due to feast-and-famine cycles on Pacific islands caused by typhoons. But that seems far-fetched, since the timeframe of their Pacific expansion is so short.

Still, here's one article talking about it.

www.medscape.com

Samoan 'Obesity' Gene Found in Half of Population There

A study identifies the Samoan "obesity" gene, a mutation that promotes efficient fat storage. The results provide support for the "thrifty-gene" hypothesis, say researchers.
www.medscape.com
 
A lot of black people say they are straight and act like a typical straight person, and only flirt with and date girls. However often times they are also, "On the down low." and will sometimes actually have anal sex with white men. While still presenting themselves as straight. And keep it a secret.
 
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Shiversblood said:
A lot of black people say they are straight and act like a typical straight person, and only flirt with and date girls. However often times they are also, "On the down low." and will sometimes actually have anal sex with white men. While still presenting themselves as straight. And keep it a secret.
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You seem to know a lot about this. Personal experience?
 
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