Human Perception
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What Makes People Happy?: Photos
Posted Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:00 AM ET | 0
It's not as simple as puppies and ice cream. Or is it? Read more
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DNews Quiz -- Test Your Smarts on the Top News Stories!
Posted Fri Jul 30, 2010 02:12 PM ET | 0
Test your smarts with the DNews Quiz, and beware of brain burn. Read more
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St. Elmo's Fire Mimicked Using Rockets
Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:59 AM ET | 0
Scientists still aren't sure what the phenomenon is, but experiments suggest the balls of fire may not actually be lightning. Read more
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Touch Affects How People Feel
Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Jun 24, 2010 02:00 PM ET | 0
It turns out there is a deeper truth behind metaphors like "heavy situation," "rough day" and "hard-hearted." Read more
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'Whatever' Tops List of Most Annoying Words
Posted Thu Oct 8, 2009 08:41 AM ET | 0
So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. Read more
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Monkeys Appreciate Monkey Music and Metallica
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Sep 1, 2009 12:29 PM ET | 0
Non-human animals usually prefer silence to our music. However, when cotton-top tamarins heard songs based on their own calls, the diminutive, fluffy primates listened with interest to the monkey music, which even altered their moods, according to a... Read more
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People Wired to See Walking Men as Approaching: Discovery News
Posted Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:59 PM ET
If you see a person walking down a dark street and you think they're a male, you're more likely to think they're coming towards you, Australian researchers have found. Read more
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Insecure Minds Wired for Pattern-Finding : Discovery News
Posted Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:32 AM ET
When people lack control of a situation, they are more likely to see patterns where none exist. Read more
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Discovery News : Discovery Channel : World's First Phone Book Surfaces
Posted Sun Jun 8, 2008 08:28 AM ET
The first known phone directory included instructions for users on how to commence, and conclude, a conversation. Read more
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