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Men Who Hold a Gun Appear Taller and Stronger

60-Second Mind

English - April 14, 2012 14:00 - 2 minutes - ★★★★ - 215 ratings
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Research finds that men are perceived to be strong and large if they are carrying a deadly weapon. Christie Nicholson reports