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Unexpected limit of ingenuity
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Unexpected limit of ingenuity

'Press your finger hard on the surface. Now press as hard as you can but move your finger slowly with the ticking of the clock. Time moves faster. Faster

December 18, 2018
Evidence explains why we have fingerprints
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Evidence explains why we have fingerprints

Fingerprints do not hold the primates as they once thought, scientists have recently discovered. In fact, they reduce the friction needed to grasp smooth surfaces.

December 18, 2018
Why do we have them?
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Why do we have them?

Unlike most of the body wrinkles formed by the bending and elasticity of the skin, fingerprints are not the result of repetitive actions.

December 18, 2018
Ring finger reveals financial ability
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Ring finger reveals financial ability

Scientists at the University of Cambridge (UK) argue that men with longer ring fingers than index fingers tend to be successful in financial transactions.

December 18, 2018
The way to success
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The way to success

A study for financial traders found a surprising correlation

December 18, 2018
Body odor does not change throughout life
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Body odor does not change throughout life

Each of us has a characteristic smell, like every finger has its own fingerprint, and it doesn't change even when we switch to another diet.

December 18, 2018
Finger length reveals learning power
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Finger length reveals learning power

Looking at the length of the child's index finger and ring finger can predict how well they will achieve in the college exam. The

December 18, 2018
Finger length reveals athletic ability
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Finger length reveals athletic ability

The research team at King's University in London, England, found that girls with ring fingers longer than forefinger will be able to achieve high performance in sports.…

December 18, 2018