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Study proves "beer goggling" effect

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By 6abc
Friday, August 15, 2008
Researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom seem to have proven its existence.

They showed 84 college students pictures of both men and women. Those who had been given alcoholic drinks rated the pictures more attractive.

The researchers believe what you already may have known - alcohol numbs perceptions. And everyone looks the same in the dark.

WEB LINK: More on the beer goggling study
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