Perceived Attractiveness Is Correlated To How Much You Play, And A Super-Sciencey Video Explains Why

You might already know that the act of playing is important for humans because it helps us learn to solve problems. Get this though: A study shows that the social skills you learn from playing makes you more attractive to potential mates! Turns out that learning to navigate the different kinds of personalities you find…

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Oct 8, 2014

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