The science of lying, with Professor Richard Wiseman
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How to Drop a Briefcase
A picture of a baby in your wallet increases the chances of getting it returned, according to social psychologists. The study was carried out on people who had dropped their wallets and were trying to get them back. It also found that when someone is happy they can tell how long it's been since they've excused themselves.
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