Windows to the Soul


	Windows to the Soul

einbar

12-11-2008 11:10 AM

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Swedish researchers claim that it may be possible to read a person's personality by analyzing their irises

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12-12-2008 8:26 PM

jimbo1000

I popped it but sorry I don't think I believe it einbar,

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