Study Finds Most Would Become Supervillians If Given Powers

It probably comes as no surprise, but researchers have found that most of us would gladly put on a mask and fight do-gooders if given super powers. From the article: "But power also acts like strong cologne that affects both the wearer and those within smelling distance, Galinsky noted. The person gains an enhanced sense of their importance, and other people may regard them with greater respect as well as extend leniency toward their actions. That combination makes for an easy slide into corruption."

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[WrongSizeGlass]

Have you ever heard about the invisible woman?

Heard about her? I've been dating her for years!

Absolutely spot on

[OzPeter]

I'd become evil in an eye blink. Deep within my lair I would tie people to by horrendously over engineered table and unfold my nefarious plots to educate people about how bad their sense of editing, spelling, grammar and story selection are.

"No Mr Samzenpus, I expect you to learn"