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Why a Forgery Looks Ugly the Moment You Learn It's Fake

How origin, history, and hidden essences shape our pleasure from art, food, and people — and why you can't enjoy a Nazi's favorite painting once you know it's a fake

... 3/15/26 Beauty and the Brain

What Makes a Face Beautiful and How Much of It Is Biology?

Cross-cultural studies, infant preferences, and the uncomfortable history of measuring facial attractiveness — plus why babies and isolated tribes agree on beauty more than you'd expect

... 3/15/26 Beauty and the Brain