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AAOK

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> Check out the following exercise, guaranteed to raise an eyebrow.
> > There's no trick or surprise.  Just follow these instructions, and answer
> > the questions one at a time and as quickly as you can!
> > Again, as quickly as you can but don't advance until you've done each of
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> > Now repeat saying the number 6 to yourself as fast as you can for 15
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> > QUICK!!!  THINK OF A VEGETABLE!  Then arrow down.
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> > You're thinking of a carrot, right?
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> > If not, you're among the 2% of the population whose minds are different
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> > 98% of people will answer with carrot when given this exercise.
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> > Freaky, huh?
 

TJ

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FWIW, I thought of a green bell pepper.  But, I've been know to think a bit differently than others.  ;)  ;D  (lol)
 

oakbar

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I'm still working on the second math problem--I've been at it for hours!!  I haven't got time to talk about veggies!!
 

savaged

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Most people think  "sticks"  and will naturally pair it mentally with "carrot" when they try to think quickly of a vegetable.


 
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