Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe THINGS WE DON'T UNDERSTAND Researchers have come up with a neurological reason for why men are said to be more hot-headed or aggressive than women. Advertisement Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine used magnetic resonance imaging scans to show for the first time the relative size of the sections of the brain known to constrain aggression and monitor behavior is larger in women than in men. This finding could lead to new therapies to help psychiatric patients control inappropriate aggression and dangerous patterns of impulsive behavior. Lead author Ruben Gur says, "Perhaps the most salient emotional difference between men and women, dwarfing all other differences, is aggression. This study affords us neurobiological evidence that women may have a better brain capacity than men for actually 'censoring' their aggressive and anger responses." NEWS OF OTHER LIFE FORMS We know now what Oetzi, the 5,300-year-old iceman dug up in 1991, had to eat for his last two meals. Advertisement The British Broadcasting Corp. says an analysis of the Stone Age human's intestines shows he probably dined on venison just before his death and earlier ate cereals, plants and ibex meat. The iceman's mummified remains were found by tourists in a melting glacier in the Italian Alps' Oetz Valley. The BBC says scientists also recently discovered a flint arrowhead in the ancient's back and a deep wound in his right hand. They say it supports the theory he died in a violent struggle of some type. Scientists say Oetzi was 46 when he died and his diet, given what was available at the time, was impressive and somewhat of a feast. TODAY'S SIGN THE WORLD IS ENDING In the latest ad campaign from Roman funeral home and coffin maker CISA, women in skimpy costumes are used to sell death-related products. The ad campaign also includes a sexy calendar featuring an assortment of handmade wooden caskets along with scantily dressed women and it is causing a stir among women's groups and an unexpected wave of attention for the small company. "We just wanted to make people laugh a little during what is a stressful situation," Giuseppe Tenara, one of CISA's owners, told United Press International. "We never expected so much attention." Advertisement In one ad a platinum blond model leans over the "Imperial" casket to reveal her black G-string. Another features a model in a see-through outfit leaning on the coffin with a glass of red wine. (Thanks to UPI correspondent Eric J. Lyman in Rome) AND FINALLY, TODAY'S UPLIFTING STORY Teens who regularly participate in religious practices -- at least once a week -- are significantly less likely to get into legal and other troubles than those who are not religious. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study used data gathered through Monitoring the Future, a nationally representative University of Michigan survey of 2,478 high school seniors. "We found that kids who go to church regularly or who say that religion is important in their lives are much less likely to be involved in various forms of substance abuse, get into trouble, commit crimes, are less involved in violence, have school problems and have difficulties with their parents," said Christian Smith, professor of sociology at UNC. Smith says, "They are more likely to behave safely, try to stay healthy and be involved in volunteering, sports and other community activities. "
