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"textContent": "Men are more likely to take risks in tricky situations than women, but whether there is an inherent biological reason behind it is a question researchers have been asking for quite some time. A popular theory suggests that higher levels of the hormone testosterone are what make men less risk-averse. A recent study, however, debunked this notion.",
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