Psychologists have long known that certain linguistic habits reveal how people are functioning internally. For example, ...

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When repeating four-letter words, participants held a challenging physical task for longer than when they said neutral words.

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The pair’s departure is marked by a special message from a “super fan” paying tribute to their “warmth, compassion and sheer happiness”.

You step off the plane in a foreign country, excited about your trip. The sun is shining, your camera is ready, and you’ve ...