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Human Nature encompasses peoples' actions, perceptions, and thought processes. Topics include walking on glass, mind-reading, and contagious yawning.

Emotions

Emotions can give us feelings of euphoria, drive us temporarily insane or make it impossible for us to get out of bed. Emotions are extremely powerful forces that we should study so that we can look at them objectively. See more »

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Top 5 Mad Geniuses

Some of the world's most renowned creative minds have exhibited some form of mental illness. Is there a link between genius and madness?

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What if people had gills?

In the movie "WaterWorld," Kevin Costner's character has a mutation that gives him gills behind the ears. Could a mutation allow people to swim in the water just like fish --without having to use any sort of scuba equipment?

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Why do people blush?

Blushing comes from the same system that causes your fight-or-flight response. But why do your cheeks flush? Is it some kind of universal, wordless apology?