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Dear Alexa, My friends and I went to the movies last weekend, and at the end of the night I realized I paid more for my popcorn, soda and candy, than I did for my actual movie ticket! Why are movie concessions stands so expensive? Please Explain! Kate Well Kate,... [read more]
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When amygdala is removed from the brain, animals lose all fear and act as if they are unstoppable. When humans suffer from this disorder, they do not think about the possible opportunity costs and the costs of their actions. They only think about the benefits.