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Bright Shiny Object

by Lei Han

I don’t know if you notice but kids in general loves to chase after “bright shiny objects.”  They may be playing with their favorite toy but as soon as they see another “bright shiny object,” especially owned by another child, they immediately seem to want that one instead and drop the one they have in their hands. ...  read more

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