O2 #1 Gossip Can Have Social and Psychological Benefits (via ScienceDaily)

For centuries, gossip has been dismissed as salacious, idle chatter that can damage reputations and erode trust. But a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests rumor-mongering can have positive outcomes such as helping us police bad behavior, prevent exploitation and lower stress.

Read this counter intuitive study introduction here: GossipBenefits