12 science-backed tricks for appearing smarter than you are

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Step one: Put your glasses on.

Some people are indeed born smarter than others - it's genetics.

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But that doesn't mean you can't appear to look more intelligent.

In fact, there are plenty of science-backed ways to convince others that you're a modern-day Einstein.

We rounded up 12 of them, so you can impress everyone from your beau to your boss with your seeming brainpower.