Perhaps another unique trait of South Asian innovation is that scale is such an assumed part of design.

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Ninian Park's dilapidated demeanour and proximity to the action has certainly added to its intimidating quality that has seen off so many cup giants, a unique trait that Cardiff will no longer be able to rely on.

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"It's one of the best foods in the world for a couple of reasons, and I think it's because it has this very unique trait which is that it is on one side, extremely rich, but on the other, extremely delicate, " Ariane Daguin, the CEO and founder of D'Artagan, a gourmet food company that started 25 years ago supplying Americans with foie gras.

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But every object tells a story, and jewelry in particular offers a unique insight into the personality of the wearer, often showing an unexpected trait.

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New research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that presidents and psychopaths share a psychological trait that may shed light on what made Teddy such a unique character.

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