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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. Berkson's paradox - Wikipedia

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    The most common example of Berkson's paradox is a false observation of a negative correlation between two desirable traits, i.e., that members of a population which have some desirable trait tend to lack a second.

  4. Physical attractiveness - Wikipedia

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    The study suggests that finger length has an effect on physical attraction because it gives indication of the desirable sex-hormone dependent traits which one may possess. [111] Another study found that averageness, healthiness of the skin, how fat the hands appear to be, and the grooming of the hands, all affect the attractiveness of hands. [113]

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

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    Strong-willed kids can have deep emotions, a trait that might not stop when they hit adulthood. "They may express and feel their emotions very strongly, which can be good for some but sometimes ...

  6. False-uniqueness effect - Wikipedia

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    As stated above, false uniqueness effect can be seen mostly for desirable or flattering traits and being “better than average”. In believing that people are relatively unique and better than others, they are able to enhance or at least maintain their self-esteem.

  7. 5 common traits of the most inspiring CEOs - AOL

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  8. Narcissists maintain control through ‘bright siding.’ Here’s ...

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    "Try to see the good in people." "Come on − he can't be that bad." "You should be grateful to even be in a relationship." If you've heard these phrases before, chances are you've been bright sided.

  9. 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]