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Psychology Today has a summary of some nice findings which contradict many views which people like to hold of human nature:

Psychology Today: Ten Politically Incorrect Truths About Human Nature

Here some excerpts (read the article above - recommended):

• Men like blond bombshells (and women want to look like them)
• Humans are naturally polygamous
• Most women benefit from polygyny, while most men benefit from monogamy
• Having sons reduces the likelihood of divorce
• Beautiful people have more daughters
• The midlife crisis is a myth—sort of
• It’s natural for politicians to risk everything for an affair (but only if they’re male)
• Men sexually harass women because they are not sexist

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