Why is Greta so happy?

Why does Greta look so happy in this photo?

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Perhaps it's because she's wearing her new neurotransmitter earrings, chosen by CogDaily readers (for the results of our poll, see this post).

Seratonin and dopamine were in a dead heat, so she got one of each. A close-up of the earrings is below the fold.

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Awesome! Were these ordered from some cool company, or made by a metalworking friend?

By fullerenedream (not verified) on 21 Aug 2006 #permalink

Never mind, all became clear when I followed the links.

By fullerenedream (not verified) on 21 Aug 2006 #permalink