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Time May Be Slowing Down, You Leave Good First Impressions, and Ouija Board Origins

Oct 11, 2018
Discover a fascinating theory suggesting that time might be slowing down, questioning our understanding of the universe's expansion. Unearth the 'liking gap', revealing that you often make better first impressions than you think, which can boost your confidence in social situations. Delve into the mysterious origins of the Ouija board, exploring its connections to 19th-century spiritualism and the misconceptions surrounding its name. These intriguing topics promise to pique your curiosity and broaden your knowledge!
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INSIGHT

Time Slowing Down

  • Some physicists theorize that time might be slowing down, not the universe's expansion.
  • This theory eliminates the need for dark energy and suggests time could become a spatial dimension.
INSIGHT

First Impression Bias

  • People tend to underestimate how much others like them upon first impression.
  • This "liking gap" stems from self-protective pessimism in social situations.
ANECDOTE

Ashley's First Impression of Cody

  • Ashley Hamer recalls her positive first impression of Cody Gough.
  • She noted his enthusiasm, which she found endearing.
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