Scientists discover area of brain that makes a 'people person'


	Scientists discover area of brain that makes a 'people person'

arifsali

5-20-2009 1:46 PM

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5-20-2009 5:00 PM

Kelika

Good clip! Thanks!

5-21-2009 10:59 AM

Deepti

That portion of my brain is asleep I guess

5-21-2009 1:42 PM

arifsali

Me too, I've been scratching my head lately to find it.

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