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Published online 10 August 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040809-4
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Name game increases sex appeal
The right name can affect how others rate your looks.
If you're a loser in the dating game, your name might be part of the problem. New research has revealed that the vowel sounds in your name could influence how others judge the attractiveness of your face.
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