Knowing some pithy facts about our tax system and how you fit in may not make you feel any better.

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If you get all jazzed up about a mysterious placebo effect, that positive thinking may help you feel even slightly better on subjective scales.

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It may make you feel better for a while, but sooner or later the cancer will kill you.

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The used car dealer may feel better because, legally speaking, he has disclosed to you that the car is garbage.

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Drinking plenty of water and using oxygen (you may even find a can of it in your hotel minibar) can help you feel better.

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You may want to check out the briefs he provides in his link to get a better feel for the argument.

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