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While there's nothing quite like reeling off a string of profanities to blow off some steam, our brains might not agree with that sentiment. Saying swear words out loud actually triggers reactions deep in the emotion centers of the brain. More »
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When you're persuading someone to do something, what you say isn't necessarily as important as how you say it. If you want to sound convincing, it's all about sounding as natural as possible...or at least learning how to fake it. More »
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Imagine waking up one morning and being unable to speak. Your mind still churns away, trying to form words, but no sounds will come out. It's like the bleak ending of Harlan Ellison's I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream only, you know, real. This is a fact of life for many people with varying levels of paralysis, who have lost the ability to control their vocal chords, lips, and tongue. But an experimental brain implant promises to change their lives. More »
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