PDA

View Full Version : Thick Skins? Geordies Give Coat Cold Shoulder


Andy
22-02-09, 02:53 PM
Geordies are well-known for braving the cold weather in skimpy clothing and it could be because they have thicker skin than people in other parts of the country.



http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content/StaticFile/jpg/2009/Feb/Week3/15224289.jpg
'Geordie' girls Stephanie Johnson, left and Clare Howarth defy the cold



This is one of the theories scientists are investigating as they try to find out if the Toon hardiness is anything more than a myth.

Full story by clicking link below:-

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Newcastle-Geordies-Wear-Skimpy-Clothing-In-Cold-Weather---But-How-Do-They-Do-It-Scientists-Probe/Article/200902315224278?lpos=UK_News_First_Strange_News__A rticle_Teaser_Region__0&lid=ARTICLE_15224278_Newcastle%2C_Geordies_Wear_Sk impy_Clothing_In_Cold_Weather_-_But_How_Do_They_Do_It_Scientists_Probe