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Are Astronauts Still Sexy?

By Matt Novak Published December 5, 2013, 11:25 am ET

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Back in 1962, Parade magazine asked American women about the sexiest professions for a potential partner to have. Doctor topped the list. And somehow writer came in second. But astronaut came in a very respectable third place. Which got us thinking: is being an astronaut today more or less sexy than it was during the build up of the space race?

Parade Magazine Asks American Women About The Sexiest Professions of 1962

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