8 Handshakes That Make Unforgettably Bad First Impressions

Written by Jacqueline Whitmore for Entrepeneur Ask anyone if they’ve ever had a bad handshake and you’ll most likely get a laugh and a vivid description. It’s surprising how long we remember a bad one. Yet since we shake hands so many times in the normal business week, why do so many people shake hands…

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Clever Apes: Deconstructing Disgust

From WBEZ’s Clever Apes What is disgust, and where does it come from? There are a few places where scientists can look for clues, starting with what disgusts people. We did a decidedly unscientific survey of kids at the Museum of Science and Industry, and the results line up pretty well with what actual experts…

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Hidden Video: OJ Simpson in His Own Words

Rarely-seen videotape of O.J. Simpson testifying under oath about his ex-wife Nicole have surfaced. The long lost tapes have been locked away for almost 20 years and are now coming to light in a documentary that aired this past weekend on A&E. In footage below, Simpson is asked about alleged abuse and also confronted with a picture of him wearing…

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Why Do We Have Eyebrows and Eyelashes?

Eyebrows are prominent human features, but what purpose do they serve? Scientists think they help keep stuff out of our eyes and aid in nonverbal communication, among other things. Learn more about eyebrows in this episode.