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Pain of Rejection Scientifically Proven

Earl the Girl writes "As Ian Sample of the guardian writes 'The pain of rejection is more than mere metaphor. A team of scientists have found that to the brain, a social snub is just like stubbing a toe.' Good to know the scientific tradition of reducing metaphors to mere similies is alive & well."

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  1. Re:So much for the old adage by weeboo0104 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    "Sticks and stones can break my bones..."

    ...but whips and chains excite me!

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    It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick Douglass