Alie Ward

Mules have been around for at least 4,000 years.

And a

That's a big old male horse impregnating a female smaller donkey.

So just like you would want a Yorkie dad and a Great Dane mom and not the other way around, that's why we've got a lot of mules and very few hinnies.

But the mix of genes in a mule tends to result in a really strong and a trainable animal.

So when you say treat them fairly, good care and good food and all of that and just respect for the mule.

And if you're wondering what happens if you are rude or mean to a donkey...

Thank you so much for having me.

It led me down this steep and treacherous path to a 2020 study in the International Journal of Medicine and Health Development titled, quote, effects of six weeks donkey kick and squat-resistant exercises on gluteal adiposity, muscle strength, and muscle bulk of young Nigerian female adults, a randomized controlled trial.

And it was authored by doctors from the Department of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Nigeria.

But this paper begins, rounded, protruding gluteus,

Now, the authors, they did feel that the setup needed further context, adding, "...the round, protruding gluteus signifies beauty, power, poise, and physical strength."

especially among young women.

The size and shape of the buttocks are important attributes of feminine beauty.

Some celebrities, especially in the movie and music industries, have risen to fame owing to their body image.

So, I mean, good questions.

So this group, they recruited 111 females aged 18 to 30.

They measured their butts, and then they assigned them randomly to a control group, a squats group, and a donkey kick exercise group.

And you're like, tell us everything.

I'm going to tell you everything.