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Study Finds That Being Easily Embarrassed Is a 'Sign of Virtue'

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:00:44 +0000

People who are quick to be moderately embarrassed are more trustworthy, more generous, and more likely to be monogamous, according to a study from the University of California at Berkeley. Researchers videotaped 60 college students telling stories about an embarrassing moment – for example asking an overweight woman if she is pregnant — and then rated the speakers on [...]

Aww! Kid Cries for Joy After Red Sox Player Josh Beckett Hands Him Baseball [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:00:29 +0000

Recently, a couple videos surfaced of kids at baseball games looking seriously unhappy after missing out on an errant ball.

In this video, Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett makes sure a young fan in the crowd gets his prize (which fell slightly out of reach) by walking over and sticking it right in his hands. The kid’s response? A bit dramatic, but still pretty cute.