Ever hear of Shiny Object Syndrome? Usually, it’s said to refer to those who see something new and have to have it, only to get bored with it once they finally attain it.

But in this episode, I wanted to know just what it is about literal shiny objects that make them so appealing to humans. And this particular shiny object is no different unless you have to clean up the mess it makes.

You’re listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Glitter.

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Sources

• 15 Shimmering Questions About Glitter, Answered - Mental Floss
• What is Glitter? - The New York Times
• What Makes Glitter Sparkle? - Wonderopolis
• The History of Glitter - Huffington Post
• Bio-Glitter
• An Evolutionary Theory For Why You Love Glossy Things - Fast Company