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You'll like Tacoma
Monday, March 10th, 2008
Posted by Kelly Davenport @ 04:23:48 pm

Speaking of doughnuts, a study released today gives us the science behind the drool.

The London Daily Mail headline reads "Why our brains are programmed to eat doughnuts."

OK, I'll bite.

An excerpt:

Apparently our brains are programmed to leap into action when presented with the sugary treats.

A study found that when hungry volunteers were shown a picture of a Krispy Kreme doughnut or a screwdriver, the sugary snack sent the brain into overdrive.

The same response did not occur after participants had stuffed themselves with up to eight of them.

I can't comment on the methodology of this study, but I can say that I'd be happy to participate in any follow-up research. Like, call me.

So I post these photos in the name of science. You be the judge, Tacoma. Doughnut or screwdriver?

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