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Whenever your brain detects change, including desirable, positive change, it sends a "danger" signal to the amygdala, which is an almond-shaped piece of your brain situated roughly above your ears.

Arielle Ford: Authors, Here's Your Brain on Success Arielle Ford 2012

"Three Figures Beneath a Tree" 1907-8 features women with lidless almond-shaped eyes, and faces with strange concave surfaces - depicted in a shallow stage set full of sharp wrinkles and ridges.

Blockbuster Picasso show in Richmond must be seen, but it's not all masterpieces 2011

Rick laughed and decided he liked that one, the littlest one of the group, with her almond-shaped hazel eyes, wide smile, and perfect teeth.

Dirty Secret Jessie Sholl 2011

Through the lens, Calvi's striking almond-shaped face, and her well-draped blouse and slacks, reminded me of Diamond Life-era Sade, easily the proudest and most enduring New Romantic of all time and the all time best-selling British female singer.

Michael Vazquez: Anna Calvi, Live in NYC (VIDEO) Michael Vazquez 2011

Sights, sounds—even smells—that we associate with peril register in the amygdala, the primitive, almond-shaped structure near the center of the brain.

Scary Movies and Real-Life Risks Melinda Beck 2011

Janice knew that I took great pride in the mane that framed my brown, almond-shaped eyes and kewpie-doll lips and cascaded down my slim body almost to my hips.

Brooklyn Story Suzanne Corso 2011

“You have beautiful almond-shaped eyes…and those lips…”

Recipe for Love Shamara Ray 2011

He took a deep breath, like he was gathering himself, then lifted his blue, almond-shaped eyes to meet mine.

Skipping a Beat Sarah Pekkanen 2011

He took a deep breath, like he was gathering himself, then lifted his blue, almond-shaped eyes to meet mine.

Skipping a Beat Sarah Pekkanen 2011

“You have beautiful almond-shaped eyes…and those lips…”

Recipe for Love Shamara Ray 2011