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Elizabeth Schotter

"Is this word a food, yes or no?" "If you give them a word that's not a food, say 'MEET,' but the word sounds like an actual food word (M-E-A-T), then they're more likely to say yes even though it's the wrong answer."

ELIZABETH SCHOTTER

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I like movies and books. I eat the pizza crust. Coffee addict.

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