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Why do some of us love to be scared?

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

Are you a Thrillseeker? New research shows people differ in their chemical response to thrilling situations. Read about why some of us enjoy being scared, while others don’t.

This entry was posted in The Thrill of Horror and tagged Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Society, Opinion, People on January 31, 2015 by admin.

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