Why do we jump when we get scared?

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Whether you’re watching a horror film, or exposed to a sudden loud noise, all of us have jumped at some point when scared. The body’s response to getting startled is all too familiar: tense muscles, a racing heartbeat and a twitching neck, among others. But there’s still a lot of ...  Show more

We listen to music with our ears – and that amazing electric meatball between our ears: our brain! But why do our brains find some music scary? We’re born with some fears baked into our brains, because our ancestors thought they were scary too! That’s why sudden loud noises start ...  Show more

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Teddi unravels the mystery of Fear.Whether you are afraid of the dark or afraid of death, we are discovering why we are afraid. If you are filled with anxiety or simply afraid of mice, Teddi is answering why. With experts and those who seem to have no fear, we answer why are we a ...  Show more