Next time you need to make a purchase (such as a car, appliance or new home), watch out if the salesperson does this: He begins by flooding you with facts, technical jargon and even nonsense words. Then [more…]
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We’re more likely to believe gossip—even when it contradicts what we’ve witnessed with our own eyes! To prove it, researchers from Germany and Austria recruited 126 college students to participate in a revealing [more…]
Think you know everything about your furry pals? Maybe not! Here’s what animal researchers recently discovered about your cat and dog’s communication styles: [more…]
Love it when stores offer free samples, complimentary coffee or other giveaways? So do the store owners. That’s because freebies put you in a great mood, which [more…]
Ever notice that your hunger spikes after watching certain television commercials for chips, cookies, cheeseburgers, fries and other tempting treats? It’s no coincidence. A new study in the [more…]
You already know that outlet stores can save you a bundle on clothes and shoes. But, for the biggest money-savers, be sure to look for an “ugly” pricetag! “If it has two or three prices crossed out and it seems worn and tattered, you’ve found a great bargain,” assures Fatima Mehdikarimi, founder of shoppingqueen.com. These old tags indicate that they’re [more…]
Bored by the choices at your favorite fast food restaurant? Mix things up by trying options that are available to the public, but aren’t advertised or listed on menus, like a…
* Neapolitan shake. In most eateries that sell shakes—such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King—you can order a mix of flavors, for instance, a Neapolitan (vanilla, chocolate and strawberry), a Black and White (chocolate and vanilla) or a Creamsicle (a vanilla shake with orange soda). Prefer [more…]
Ever buy a product based on good reviews you read online only to be disappointed in your purchase? You may have been reading raves written by fake reviewers—people paid to pose post glowing comments to boost sales. For truly trustworthy opinions, [more…]
Suddenly feel the urge to be a super-generous restaurant or coffee bar tipper? It may not just be the good service that’s inspiring you to throw in an extra buck or two. Wait staff have a few study-proven tricks up their towel-draped sleeve for motivating you to part with [more…]
Quick—which word do you think women in the happiest relationships use more when talking with their mate: “I” or “we”. Surprise—it’s “I”! That’s the news from UCLA researchers who studied the electronic messages of [more…]
Slow talking! Liars may think they’re pulling a fast one, but in reality, folks who fib speak about 33% slower than those who are telling the truth. That’s the news from British researchers at the University of Southampton who tested a new type of lie detector—the Timed Antagonistic Response Alethiometer, or TARA— [more…]
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