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Scientists have uncovered the US states where people are more likely to have ‘dark’ traits. Researchers measured four traits — narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy and sadism — across all 50 states, using data from at least 100 participants in each. Nevada, Louisiana, New York and Texas scored among the highest when it came to these devious…

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A new study showed that pastors are faring worse than their non-pastoral counterparts when it comes to relationships and well-being. The study, dubbed “State of the Church” by Barna was conducted through the research group Gloo. Researchers conducted 3,508 online surveys between August 16 to 29 of last year. The study noted that from the…

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Could a few moments of cuddling before bed actually make your relationship stronger and your heart calmer? According to new research from Auburn University, couples who snuggle up before sleep are reaping real health and emotional benefits. The study, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, examined 143 heterosexual couples who share a…

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A family is leaning on faith after a terrifying shark attack left a 9-year-old girl seriously injured along a beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The child, identified by friends as a young girl visiting Boca Grande Beach with her siblings, was playing in the water when the unthinkable happened—a shark attacked her. Witnesses said emergency…

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Beloved coach and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is taking time away from Colorado’s annual summer football camps as he deals with an unspecified health issue, according to a recent report. Sanders, 57, has been recovering at his estate in Canyon, Texas, with his eldest son, Deion Jr., by his side. The University of…

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