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@floofloof@lemmy.ca to science@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

New study finds people alter their appearance to suit their names

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New study finds people alter their appearance to suit their names

phys.org

@floofloof@lemmy.ca to science@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago
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A new study has found that people tend to alter their appearance to suit their names. The researchers sought to determine whether parents choose a baby name based on what seems fitting for the baby's appearance, or if individuals' facial appearances change over the years to align with the social stereotypes associated with their names.
  • cabbage
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    Wouldn’t be the first time!

    • massive_bereavement
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      3•1 year ago

      Same as it ever was.

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