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The developer seems to have choked under the pressure of his game's success

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When Bystanders Are as Bad as Abusers

The worst assault is when friends, family, and authorities turn a blind eye

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Broncos Fans Are Probably Eating Their Sorrows Away

Fans of losing teams: science isn't on your side

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The Millennials Are All Right

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Short People are Paranoid and Suspicious, Says Science

No really. See for yourself.

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A new trove of letters from an architect of the Holocaust and a new scientific study shed light on the roots of hate

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When Doing Good Means You're Bad

Charitable giving ought to be something we applaud—but in some cases it gets exactly the opposite reaction

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7 Things Extremely Persuasive People Do

Sometimes you absolutely have to make your point. Here are 7 tips on how to do it effectively with style and grace.

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How to Find out Anything from Anyone

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Driving Over Your Best Friend: It's the Right Thing to Do

Life is full of moral dilemmas, and a new study shows we may be better at resolving them than we think

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Yes, Chris Christie's a Narcissist

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