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Scared Child

Why do we like being scared?

Source: PBS NOVA

Rollercoasters, haunted houses, scary movies — we enjoy being scared, but have you ever wondered why? Some scientists think being scared is good for us!

This entry was posted in The Thrill of Horror and tagged Arts & Entertainment, Science & Nature on January 1, 2020 by Mikki Gibson.

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