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Short People are Paranoid and Suspicious, Says Science
No really. See for yourself.
Avatar Therapy May Silence Schizophrenia Sufferers’ Demons
The promising new treatment lets patients create a virtual representation of the scary voices that previously existed solely in their imaginations.
Study: The Ref May Be Blind, But He’s Not Insecure
According to a new study of UK soccer referees, they rely on a healthy sense of superiority to get the job done.
And the Most Extroverted Town in the U.S. Is…
Welcome to Keota, Iowa, where everybody’s just so gosh darn happy to meetcha.
Does Organic Food Turn You into a Jerk?
Short answer: yes
A Tall Order: Study Finds Voters’ ‘Ideal Candidate’ Is Taller Than Average
Call it small talk, but a new study into voter perceptions has found that Republican front-runner Mitt Romney could hold the edge in next year’s U.S. elections. If only by an inch.
Spoiler Alert! Knowing the End of a Story Makes It Better, Study Finds
We might have to change the name of “spoilers” to “giveaways.” They may not be that bad after all.
Number-One Value In Tween Television: Being Famous
Two researchers identified the most prized values in tween TV shows over the past 50 years. Back in 1967, the number-one value communicated to 9- to 11-year-olds was “community feeling.” In 2007, it was a “desire for fame.” …
Science Proves It: This Is the Saddest Movie Scene Ever
Need a good cry? This could help.
Return of the Meat-Eaters: Many Lapsed Vegetarians Become ‘Ethical Omnivores’
Are you a vegetarian? Stats say you’re probably a woman. You probably bid adieu to four-legged creatures for ethical reasons. And you’ll probably be a carnivore again in no time.
Study: College Men Who Post About Alcohol Have More Facebook Friends
If you tend to mention or post photos of alcohol on Facebook, you’re likely to have more Facebook friends — at least if you’re a college-age man.