Los Angeles traffic jam
While the underlying cause of a jam might be an accident, a bottleneck, or drivers simply changing lanes on busy roads, it is how the drivers react in the cars behind that causes traffic to slow to a halt.
Nice Guys Really Do Finish Last When It Comes to Paychecks
That’s the conclusion of a new study, which found that men who are pleasant at work get an average of 1,500-pound a year less than those who are more aggressive. To reach the conclusion, experts looked at the link between personality and pay, reports The Daily Express. ‘
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Global Super-Colony Of Ants Rivals Human Population
Scientists have discovered a mega-colony of this invasive insect species that stretches across the globe
Argentine ants from three huge colonies in Europe, America and Japan are actually part of one global super-colony, scientists have revealed.
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The Real 40 Year Old Virgins
The real 40 year old virgins
Contrary to Hollywood notions, the 40-year-old virgin is not an awkward yet funny and endearing electronics salesman played by Steve Carell.
He is a church-going teetotaller who has neither been to jail nor served in the military, according to a new survey of more than 7000 people. He also represents an estimated 1.1 million American men and 800,000 women aged 25 to 45 who have never had sex.
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‘Energy’ Chewing Gum Can Cause Intoxication
Two pieces of the new “Jolt” caffeine energy gum are equal to a cup of coffee
Doctors have warned about the risks from “energy” chewing gum, citing the case of a 13-year-old boy who became moody and listless from caffeine intoxication.
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Smoking During Pregnancy Predisposes Children To Aggression
Women who smoke during pregnancy risk delivering aggressive kids according to a new Canada-Netherlands study published in the journal Development and Psychopathology. While previous studies have shown that smoking during gestation causes low birth weight, this research shows mothers who light up during pregnancy can predispose their offspring to an additional risk: violent behaviour.
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Shaming Some Children Makes Them More Aggressive
Aren’t you ashamed of yourself? All these years, you’ve been trying to build up your child’s self-esteem, and now a growing body of research suggests you may be making a big mistake. A study published in the December issue of Child Development finds that early adolescents with high self-esteem are more likely to react aggressively when they feel ashamed than their peers with lower levels of self-esteem.
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Exercise May Help Reduce Anger In Overweight Kids
Children who exercise regularly tend to be less angry
Studies have shown that overweight kids tend to be bullies or be bullied. And why do bullies push other kids around? Most likely because they are angry. A new study says that regular exercise may help reduce anger in healthy, overweight children.
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Bullies May Enjoy Inflicting Pain Study Shows
A study was done on aggressive teenagers and shows that they may actually enjoy inflicting pain on others.
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