Yakkity Yak

A long-standing stereotype accuses women of talking more than men. "Ha!" I say.

Researchers corroborated that. "Ha!" I say again. "Ha!"

Now, researchers from the University of Texas -- my alma mater -- have released results of an 8-year study that says otherwise. Apparently, both men and women use the same number of words in conversations. Oh, well, enough said.

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