That is to say that, given the fact that we are losing arms, legs and in general the perception of our body, we have to lose also our human capability to look, listen and ask the world questions.

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But even with sugar there can be too much of a good thing, so it would be no surprise if the body were able to regulate the perception of sweetness as its nutritional needs vary.

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Moreover, the researchers were keen to emphasise how fluctuating environmental conditions could alter the popular perception of an "ideal" body size.

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