My name is Josh Gates, with a degree in archaeology and a passion for exploration.

I have a tendency to end up in some very strange situations.

There has got to be a better way to make a living.

My travels have taken me to the ends of the earth

as I investigate the greatest legends in history.

We're good to fly, let's go.

This is expedition unknown. Listen to expedition unknown.

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Guys we are so excited to have you here with us today. It is going to be an amazing episode.

I'm Cali. Today you'll learn about the so-called super synchronizers who are super attractive to

potential partners, a new quantum compass that could one day replace GPS, and how a rare

seabird rides out tropical cyclones.

Okay, I feel like I'm going to be taking some notes on these episodes, so let's go.

If you ask a hundred people what makes someone attractive,

you'll probably get a hundred different answers.

Sure there are a few characteristics that some argue lend to an individual's attractiveness, things like

facial symmetry or confidence, but it's almost impossible to prove that even those factors are universally attractive.

I would have to say that, you know, barring the Chris's from Hollywood, yes, this this is true I mean who we are attracted to is a pretty

personal thing right I mean it's totally subjective and it's pretty different across

cultures too absolutely but a new study is adding its own little twist to this equation.

Researchers have identified people they call super-synchronizers who they say can align their physiological responses with others.

And it turns out people tend to find them more attractive.

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