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A diastema (plural diastemata) is a space or gap between two teeth. Many species of mammals have diastemata as a normal feature, most commonly between the incisors and molars.
In humans, the term is most commonly applied to an open space between the upper incisors (front teeth). It happens when there is an unequal relationship between the size of the teeth and the jaw.
Diastema in women had been related to lustful characteristics by many beliefs,but this has not been scientifically proven. In Ghana, Namibia and Nigeria, diastema is regarded as being attractive and a sign of fertility, and some people have even had them created through cosmetic dentistry.In France, they are called "dents du bonheur" ("lucky teeth", and in Australia, gapped front teeth in children are said to be a predictor of future wealth.
Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diastema

What is your cultural belief about diastema,does it bring wealth or make women lustful as some belief?

Two persons confirmed dead and the 'woman' who caused it isn't among them,what nonsense!
I am not saying I wished her dead but it's a shame how two people just end their lives like that!
And to think more people might be found culpable and sentenced to death or life imprisonment is ..

It is so sad and unfortunate situation we are in,RIP Capt. B. Sule,I mourn your death brother!
May God console Asabe,and may these bloody marauders never find rest here and in the hereafter!

Babymama1: Sad !!!
We are all a breath away from death,but for God's mercies
*Writing from my hospital bed*

Get well soonest!

Live on AIT Femi Fani Kayode returns to PDP from the APC and is all prayerful and sounding religious. Cramjones,what should we expect?

She has said it all,she's doing this for the 'money' and 'fame',so it's left to those who will be fulfilling this dream of hers!

How hygienic is this practise of packaging a lot of foods like roasted maize,akara,roasted plantain,roasted yams etc in used and old papers,newspapers,past examination papers and old notebooks?
Shouldn't this act be discouraged?

Cecediva: If i catch you ee

I see am too,na asset o,chai!

Zeiby,only u waka com skul?
What of two people- Clarus and Giringory?
U were not informed? Kontinue
What of your wife Ovularia?
So u,only u waka com NOUN

Deadline's passed now (wed 2nd July)

Keshi should be encouraged to continue with the SE! Consistency is key. We keep sacking and it's not in our best interest. The man has his lapses,but his ability far outweigh his inability. He's got the credentials joor.
All we need now is to strengthen our local league so we can have more options!
Just check out the south Americans..

So all these actors/actresses are divorcees,damn,the whole Nollywood is soaked in divorce!

This must be a joke!
Eleme Petrochemical Company alone should generate more than that amount.

You better do 'before it is too late' for either you or them!
FTC things..

Make una free Basket Mouth joor,the man talk one true possibility now all of una d rant! Person wey wan rape go rape,whether Basket Mouth joke with am or not!
Beside,was it his joke that led to those mutiliated ritualist victims we've always been reading or seeing?
Bad belle just calling for Basket Mouth's head!
I respect humans- males and females,I hold females dear to my heart being that physically they are weaker than men,but aside that,women are super and should be encouraged to tap their inner resources rather than relying on men!
#Every case of rape should be dealt with according to law#

Answer to Pastor Kumuyi's Message about celebrating christmas:

Luke 2:9-20
9 And behold,[a] an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”[b]
15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely[c] known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

Mamacita007: abeg shift. you claim that you wanna relocate to naija but you're here saying that life is too precious to be spent there as if you dont u have family in naija living well

Now you know whether to come back or not..
We down here are putting up with more than this..
Everyday power fluctuates,no portable water,no work,ASUU is on strike,PDP vs APC,BH attacks on news,kidnappers,...and u keep hearing how someone has stolen billions of naira from public treasury and committees set up to investigate,..
In fact,you'll have to learn to tell a thousand pple 'Abeg shift' for u to get to where u are going..
Yet,I still love this Naija!

Must people refer to themselves as better managers when someone asks ideas on business when sum is stated?

Good thread, very important issue!

Don't kno

4-0
Yes Yes Yes

3-3,change the score line I beg

Ok o,when people don broke die abi? So that who get money pass go buy votes soteeeehhhhhh e go over win..

Have we grown this unserious on national issues,things that affect our country,our only country?
The media chat can actually get a question here for the president and it can go a long way in shaping the future of the country,for our sake and posterity's,but most of the posts here have turned this very important opportunity into a joke. Nairaland is too big a social medium to be ignored when things like this come!
If I am to ask Mr President a question,I would like him to tell Nigerians whether he'll seek re-election and if yes to give reasons why Nigerians should consider him for a second term!

And I beg how many snakes remain? Cos these lions own no be matter of concern..
Also,how many thief thief polithiefcians remain too?

God has blessed this country!

I don't understand,so many posts today,few responses,is something wrong somewhere?

This site no dey open..

Oh! This Naija sef! shebi this man is said to still be in the Nigerian Army,then why is he allowed to merry-go round making speeches? Can an officer who is not the Public Relation in the Nigerian Army go on media so frequently,making speeches? At least the privilege to be off duty in order to go on appreciation and courtesy calls is supposed to be done even in confidence based on the fact that it can be considered AWOL!