SYSK Choice: What Your Dog is Really Thinking & Why Superstitions Actually Work

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Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice

Apologizing seems like the obvious thing to do when you’ve done something wrong. It’s supposed to make things right—and make you feel better. But interestingly, there’s something else that can feel even better than saying “I’m sorry”… and many people do it without even realizing ...  Show more

What Really Makes Someone Attractive? & When Work Takes Over Your Life

You’ve heard it a thousand times: too much sugar is bad for you. But what does that actually mean? What is sugar really doing inside your body that makes it so harmful—and why is it so hard to cut back once you start? https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/add ...  Show more

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