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6. Eye Color and Mood

The belief that eye color changes with mood is surprisingly common. However, eye color changes very little throughout life unless the pigments fade with age. Our eyes don't change color every time our moods change, but the pupils can dilate in response to strong emotions. Large pupils make the iris seem darker. Red blood vessels after crying also create a contrast that temporarily intensifies eye color.

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