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Why the Little Albert Experiment Could Never Happen Today
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Where does fear come from? American psychologist John Watson wanted to find out — so, in the name of science, he tried to instill specific new fears into a baby boy he called Albert.
Top 10 Predators
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Check out the top 10 most feared predators of the animal kingdom.
Piranha: Fish With a Vicious Reputation and Mixed Diet
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Piranhas are some of the most feared fish in the world, but is their reputation for ferocity a bit overblown?
Why It Feels So Good To Be Scared
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It's already a scary world. Why do we seek to experience more fear?
Why Are People With Trypophobia Horrified By Holes?
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Trypophobia is the fear - or more like disgust - of closely packed holes. But is it a real phobia and how can it be treated?
How Terrorism Works
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Terrorism targets civilians and uses fear to achieve an objective. Learn how governments and guerrillas practice terrorism.
Think a Drone Is Spying on You? Here's What to Do
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Many people worry that drones will invade their privacy, though experts say the fear is greater than the actual threat.
Does everyone have claustrophobia?
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Claustrophobia is the term for fear of enclosed spaces -- it's physical and psychological. Read about claustrophobia and some common claustrophobic symptoms.
What Was in Peter the Great's Cabinet of Curiosities?
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Peter the Great was a feared leader but also an intellectual. Learn about Peter the Great and Peter the Great's love of academia and collectibles.
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.