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Sep 2024
48m 4s

Clues That Reveal a Person’s Thoughts & ...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Is it true that opposites attract. After all you sometimes see couples that seem to prove the point. So just how common or rare is it for opposites to really attract? This episode starts by explaining some of the research on the topic. http://www.livescience.com/5351-truth-opposites-attract.html Can you really tell what someone else is thinking or what they ... Show More
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