199: Science of Gift Wrap

February 22, 2022 00:09:34
199: Science of Gift Wrap
Brain Junk
199: Science of Gift Wrap

Feb 22 2022 | 00:09:34

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Hosted By

Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Gifts. Just because that decorative paper is slapped on with yards of tape doesn’t mean what’s inside isn’t something you’d want.

Amy dives into a study about how we feel about gifts based on shabby wrapping paper.

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