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Haunted house

Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?

Source: The Atlantic

Ever wondered why some people love scary stories, frightening movies, and haunted houses? In this article, “scare specialist” Dr. Margee Kerr talks about the reasons some people enjoy being scared.

This entry was posted in The Thrill of Horror and tagged Arts & Entertainment, Health & Medicine, People on February 28, 2014 by Hilary Woods.

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