stackyFACTSThe cheater's high directly contradicts every wholesome fairy tale you were ever told about human morality. It turns out that lying, cheating, and successfully getting away with it doesn't always drown you in a puddle of guilt; instead, it frequently gives you a thrilling, dopamine-fueled rush of absolute triumph.
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