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  2. Superheating - Wikipedia

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    Superheating is an exception to this simple rule; a liquid is sometimes observed not to boil even though its vapor pressure does exceed the ambient pressure. The cause is an additional force, the surface tension, which suppresses the growth of bubbles. [4] Surface tension makes the bubble act like an elastic balloon.

  3. Self-enhancement - Wikipedia

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    The plausibility of a trait or characteristic given real world evidence moderates the degree to which the self-enhancement of that trait occurs. Selectively recalling instances of desirable traits is moderated by one's actual standing on those traits in reality.

  4. False-uniqueness effect - Wikipedia

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    In fact, people often think that they are more unique than others in regard to desirable traits. This has been shown in a variety of studies, where, for example, people believe that they are better drivers and less risk-taking than the average driver, less prejudiced than the average resident in their town, or even more hardworking in group ...

  5. Physical attractiveness stereotype - Wikipedia

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    The physical attractiveness stereotype was first formally observed in a study done by Karen Dion, Ellen Berscheid, and Elaine Walster in 1972. [1] The goal of this study was to determine whether physical attractiveness affected how individuals were perceived, specifically whether they were perceived to have more socially desirable personality traits and quality of life.

  6. People Who Were Considered 'Strong-Willed' as Children ... - AOL

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    Unpacking further, "resilience and drive" may sound like desirable traits to develop and carry into adulthood. Dr. Burrets says they can be, but of course, no one is perfect.

  7. Talk:Steam locomotive/Superheating - Wikipedia

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    Aspects of superheating as applied to steam locomotives could fill entire libraries, but here is a summary. In the 19th century most steam locomotives used saturated steam. Archibald Sturrock, a locomotive superintendent of a British railway, put the design philosophy of the day in this way: "The power of a locomotive is its capacity to boil ...

  8. Cold and heat adaptations in humans - Wikipedia

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    Humans adapted to heat early on. In Africa, the climate selected for traits that helped them stay cool. Also, humans had physiological mechanisms that reduced the rate of metabolism and that modified the sensitivity of sweat glands to provide an adequate amount for cooldown without the individual becoming dehydrated. [17] [20]

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