Friday, June 22, 2007

Good News or Bad News?


Studies have shown that the oldest child in a family tends to have the highest IQ. (This passes for news? I could have told you that a long time ago.) Unfortunately the advantage is only a measly three points on average. Don't believe me? Here's the article from the New York Times. Use it to lord over your siblings--or to potty-train your new puppy.

(Above: Typical oldest child. Below: Typical youngest child)

6 Comments:

Blogger Jessica said...

How lovely. I am the oldest child. And I can definitely use this info on my two YOUNGER brothers... *evil laughter*. Just kidding! They already know who the smart one is in the family...

J.K. McDoe
or J. Doe, whichever is more favorable.

12:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I, too, could have told anyone that a long time ago. It's really fairly obvious if you ask me.

7:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

i disagree. i'm the youngest in my family, but the smartest in my class. my older brother, however, is.... let's just say not.

3:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think all older brothers are that way. "cough" of course not coun ting any guys who are going be anonomous.

7:53 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

weird taste.

1:24 AM  
Blogger Some Lost Melody said...

I agree with alexxis. I am also the younger one... xD

12:54 PM  

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