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The Value of Cute Kittens

Posted by Peter on December 23, 2009
Posted in: Humor, The Human Mind.

This research suggests you should look at pictures of cute kittens before starting tasks that require a lot of dexterity, and possibly a broader set of tasks that require caution.

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