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How Fear Works
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Fear is the brain's reaction to a stimulus where chemicals are released that raise the heart rate. Learn about fear and the different fear responses.
Do You Have a Fear of Long Words?
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The fear of long words is ironic, as the name is ridiculously long. What gives?
Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking
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Public speaking can be debilitating for many people. HowStuffWorks looks at what causes many of us to freeze up when it's time to talk in public.
Fear of the Human 'Superpredator' Causes Large Carnivores to Eat Less
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How does top predators' fear of humans affect the ecosystem. Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
Fear of Dogs Is Real But Treatable
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To most people dogs are sweet and cuddly, but for some, they're terrifying. HowStuffWorks looks at treatments to get over dog phobias.
Can perfume help me conquer my fears?
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Can perfume help me conquer my fears? Find out if perfume can help you conquer your fears in this article.
Thalassophobia: Do You Fear the Deep Ocean?
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Should we blame this on the movie 'Jaws'? Many people have a fear of the ocean and what lies beneath it. How can you cope with this?
Trypanophobia: When the Fear of Needles Has You Stuck
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Most people don't like getting shots, but they can do it without much hesitation. But what if you have a debilitating fear of needles? How do you get critical medical care like the COVID-19 vaccine?
Nyx: Goddess of the Night and Daughter of Chaos
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She's been described as a chariot-riding queen of night and the mother of death, deceit and dreams. Who was this mist-shrouded figure that even the gods feared?
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.