(CNN) For years, scientific studies have proven that human beings respond more positively to beautiful people. Peggy DrexlerWhile all this remains true , according to a new study, the very ugly don't do so badly either, and they may even have an advantage. This "ugliness premium" meant that the least attractive 3% of the population out-earned the 50% who are only sort of ugly or just average looking. One of the theories suggested that the very ugly were simply more intelligent or better educated than their relatively more attractive counterparts. My two cents -- the ugliness premium has to do with the human tendency to favor the underdog, a tendency especially apparent among women.

Source: CNN July 28, 2017 21:11 UTC