Why Do We Blush When We're Embarrassed?

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Aug 31, 202610:23Science & Medicine

Blushing is an involuntary reaction that can seem to draw more attention to yourself at exactly the worst moment. Learn why this embarrassing response to embarrassment can actually be useful in today's episode of BrainSt...

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