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Psychopaths & Sex Appeal Go Hand In Hand

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The marks of a psychopath: narcissism, egocentricity, lack of conscience ... irresistible sexiness?

If you're feeling unattractive lately, rest assured that you're like not a psychopath. Seriously. 

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis studied 111 college students recently to determine that people with psychopathy — a medical diagnosis defined by superficial charm, manipulativeness, a lack of fear, an enomous ego and other traits — are almost always perceived as more attractive by their peers than those without the affliction.

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Why? Click over to Huffington Post to read more about the surprising reason for this phenomenon: Are Psychopaths Sexy?

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