To what extent someone’s motivation to exercise is affected by genes has been hard to determine. Now a study in rats suggests that portions of the brain that control reward behavior may play a role in the decision to work out, or to remain on the couch.
Humour: excuses
“Now class, I won’t tolerate any excuses for you not being there tomorrow.
I might consider a serious personal injury or illness, or a death in your immediate family - but that’s it, no other excuses whatsoever.”
A wise guy in the back of the room raises his hand and asks, “What if I was suffering from complete and utter sexual exhaustion?”
The entire class does its best to stifle their laughter and snickering.
When silence is restored, the teacher smiles sympathetically at the student, shakes her head, and sweetly says, “Well, I guess you’d have to write the exam with your other hand.”
