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How do mood rings work?

How do mood rings work?

Update: 2025-05-22
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Have you ever heard of a mood ring? It’s a little piece of jewelry that supposedly tells you what kind of a mood you’re in. But how the heck can it know? We asked scientist Edwin Thomas to help us find the answer.


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How do mood rings work?

How do mood rings work?

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