23 Mind Hacks You Don't Realize Marketers Use On You Daily

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23 Mind Hacks You Don't Realize Marketers Use On You Daily

Ever wonder how popular things got, well, popular? And we aren't talking from the company side, we mean when the ball is in our court. Why do we dumb meatbags make things either big hits or forgotten, depressing failures?

Well, it turns out there's a science to it, one that successful companies are experts in. Pretty much, they're playing us like a bunch of soft, fleshy fiddles. For instance ...

Our primitive brain is wired to focus on 3 things: FOOD, SEX and DANGER This is why we click on pictures of sexy ladies or videos of accidents, becaus
Your shampoo, toothpaste, soap, and other cleaning products all contain foaming agents to create extra lathero These products don't need all that foam

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Children and adults alike are attracted to glossy objects because they remind us of our primitive need for water. CRACKED.COM
The popularity of Beanie Babies was initiated solely due to calculated supply and demand tactics of their creator. STRIPES (Thee Dok TIea) Birthdays I
Nearly every engagement between couples done in the United States starts with a diamond engagement ring being presented in what is believed to be a ti
Coke and Pepsi are pushing smaller cans and bottles that contain fewer calories with people drinking less soda because of health concerns. The shift m
There is a science to beauty. Symmetrical features have been found to be more attractive to the opposite Sex. In nature, symmetry is an indicator of g
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NETFLIX Netflix knows you'd love its shows before you even realize it. It's all thanks to their data analysis. Take House of Cards, for example. Befor

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FACIAL HAIR TRENDS MAY BE GUIDED BY EVOLUTION In the mating game those in pursuit of a potential mate are often attracted to a rare trait. I For insta
Humans can generally perceive sounds ranging from 40 to 300 beats-per-minute' (BPM), but our music tastes have always been narrow. From the 1940s unti
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How many ketchup brands can you name? Heinz is king, and it goes on everything. Why? HEINZ Science says it's the 80 perfect flavor. TOMATO KETCHUP SZR
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Why are crispy foods libe potato chips and pretzels so popular? It has something to do with our ancestors' diet. Bach in the ancient days, Our ancesto
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