Joy. Fear. Affection. The science of animal emotions has confirmed what many animal owners have long known: animals do have intense emotions. However, what they actually feel is not always what owners are used to thinking. Continue reading
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Why are we so scared of clowns? Here’s what we’ve discovered
Sophie Scorey, University of South Wales; James Greville, University of South Wales; Philip Tyson, University of South Wales, and Shakiela Davies, University of South Wales
Are you scared of clowns? You are not alone. Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is a widely acknowledged phenomenon. Studies indicate this fear is present among both adults and children in many different cultures. Yet it is not well understood due to a lack of focused research.
Why is 13 considered unlucky? Explaining the power of its bad reputation
Many elevators do not have a floor numbered 13 because of common superstitions about the number.
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Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina Continue reading