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When Bad Things Become Funny
Smithsonian Magazine: Joking about a tragedy shortly after it happens is usually a comedic no-no, as proven by the boos and shouts of “Too soon!” when comedian Gilbert Gottfried tried to joke about 9/11 in
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The Emotional Citizen
Emotion trumps partisanship and ideology when people evaluate political candidates, Linda Isbell’s research shows.
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Feeling Guilty Versus Feeling Angry – Who Can Tell the Difference?
When you rear-end the car in front of you at a stoplight, you may feel a mix of different emotions such as anger, anxiety, and guilt. The person whose car you rear-ended may feel angered
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Accord bancal (Wobbly Agreement)
Le Monde: Le fauteuil du supérieur hiérarchique, ou de celui qui est en position de client potentiel, doit être non seulement plus profond, doté d’un dossier plus imposant, mais aussi d’une assise plus élevée que
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When Does Tragedy Become Funny?
Discovery News: A new study helps explain why Sarah Silverman can make us laugh about racism, how the Onion manages to poke fun of religious intolerance in the midst of violent unrest in the Middle
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Admitting That Big Ugly Spider Is Terrifying Will Make It Less Frightening
Smithsonian Magazine: Talk about your fear while you do the thing you fear most, and according to new research, you may be able to overcome your phobia. Psychologists at UCLA found that people describing their
