Homosexuals reproduce less than heterosexuals. So why is it that the percentage of people who are homosexual remains stable over time? This article has some explanations to what essentially remains a mystery.

From Weekly Filet #93, in November 2012.

The Evolutionary Mystery of Homosexuality

The Chronicle of Higher Education

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