Scientists have been studying human emotions for years. And there are many thoughts and misconceptions that they have found. Some people think that our emotional behaviors get imprinted; at birth. But the research proves otherwise. How we share our emotions or lack thereof, can change. They are constantly evolving, and this is something that each…
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We all know that dogs bark. But have you wondered why? In their long genetic history, we’ve bred canines to protect us. And by barking, they scare people away. Of course, there’s one frequent visitor that reminds a dog of its genetics; the postal carrier…
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In recent years, I’ve noticed that I’m acting more like my father every day. Now, these things that I say or do aren’t big things; they’re often silly. And I wonder why these traits are just starting to show up now. Perhaps it’s just a sign of growing older…
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Heredity holds the key to many of our personality traits. Our genetics determine things like eye and hair color. Some of these inherited traits are good. And some can be problematic…
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Every now and then we have sandwiches for dinner. They’re not one of my favorite meals, but if I do have a sandwich for dinner and it has to include one thing…
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As you know, I often wonder about the strangest things. Like just the other day I was thinking about eating breakfast. No, not the act of eating breakfast, but the preference to eat breakfast. Why is it that some people if given a choice will eat breakfast while others oft for another meal?
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We all have food vices. I’m the first to admit I’m always up for tacos or a fresh piece of pie. For my wife it’s pizza and ice cream. But I’ve noticed lately that a lot of people can’t live without their fried foods…
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There are many traits that we acquire simply through heredity. Things like our hair color, and our size quickly come to mind, but what about the love of sliced Swiss cheese?
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I’ve always had a lot of self confidence. I’m not sure if I was born with it, or just got lucky. But that got me to wondering, is self confidence inherited or can it be learned?
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