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Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
3 Key Steps to Finding the Right Therapist for You
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Research has shown that having a good relationship with your therapist is key to having good outcomes in therapy. But how do you find one you like?
What are microexpressions?
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Microexpressions, facial expressions that last a fraction of a second, are a form of nonverbal communication. Learn about microexpressions.
5 Ways Technology Has Negatively Affected Families
Technology has affected families negatively with all the texting, e-mailing and TV. Find out five ways technology has negatively affected families.
How Multitasking Works
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You may think you're skilled at 'multitasking,' but chances are you aren't working on two things at the same time. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Kissing Works
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Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.
10 Different Types of Laughter
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From giggles to guffaws and chuckles to cackles, humans laugh in a lot of different ways. But what do each of those laughs mean, and are they all related to humor?
Do men and women cheat for different reasons?
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Men and women cheating on their partners often do so for different reasons. Learn about gender differences and studies behind men and women cheating.
10 Things Lefties Do Better
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Although left-handed people were thought to be "sinister" or "unnatural" in previous eras, we now know that left-handedness is natural for 10 percent of the population. And it can have some advantages over right-handedness too.
Outpatient Procedures
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Outpatient procedures fortunately don't require an overnight stay in a hospital. Learn about the benefits and types of outpatient procedures.