The Michelangelo Effect

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons – A portrait of Michelangelo and one of his artworks.

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The ‘Michelangelo Effect’ is a phenomenon that can positively strengthen all relationships

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An Operation Smile volunteer reverses an oxygen mask so a child with a cleft condition can blow a bubble for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Operation Smile Photos)

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How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

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