Scientists discover the jealousy lobe


	Scientists discover the jealousy lobe

einbar

2-19-2009 1:56 AM

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the area of the brain which controls jealousy has been found, scientists have announced

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2-19-2009 1:59 AM

einbar

If you’re an envious person, you have a hard time appreciating a lot of the good things that are out there, because you’re too busy worrying about how they reflect on the self

2-22-2009 10:57 AM

egoldstein

amazing - so glad i hit clipmarks this morning because that is the kind of thing i don't think i would have learned otherwise. thanks for the clip einbar

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