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Is using cotton buds bad for your ears?
Is using cotton buds bad for your ears?

Polish-American man Leo Gerstenzang is credited with inventing the humble cotton bud in the 1920s, an item which has since gone on to be used for man…

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What are some of the most common phobias?
What are some of the most common phobias?

We’ve all got fears. For some, it’s the dark, for others, it’s spiders, heights, or maybe even something as ordinary as a phone call. But when those …

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Why are we afraid of the dark?
Why are we afraid of the dark?

Fear of the dark is very common for children and usually starts between the ages of 5 and 10. At this age, children become more aware of the dangers …

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Why do we celebrate Halloween?
Why do we celebrate Halloween?

Halloween is here and if you’re anything like us, you’ll be frantically doing some last-minute pumpkin carving or stocking up on sweets for trick-or-…

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Why do we experience the unsettling "Uncanny Valley" effect?
Why do we experience the unsettling "Uncanny Valley" effect?

In November 2023, a spooky makeup trend took TikTok by storm. Users posted images of themselves with full-coverage, pale foundation for a ghostly vib…

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Why do we enjoy being scared?
Why do we enjoy being scared?

Ghost stories told around a camp fire, visiting a haunted house or watching a scary film are all common Halloween activities. We clearly enjoy scarin…

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Why do I get an electric shock when I kiss someone?
Why do I get an electric shock when I kiss someone?

It's not uncommon for sparks to fly in unexpected ways during intimate moments; sometimes literally! You’ve most likely gone in to kiss someone only …

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Could the AI bubble burst sooner than expected?
Could the AI bubble burst sooner than expected?

In economic terms, a speculative bubble refers to a situation in which the price of an asset becomes heavily overvalued. An asset could be anything f…

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How can you  protect yourself from being mugged?
How can you protect yourself from being mugged?

Mugging is a form of robbery that involves violence or the threat of violence against a person in a public place. It’s also known as street robbery o…

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What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?
What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?

According to the NHS, approximately 1,600 babies are born every day in the United Kingdom. But what often goes unspoken are the nine months leading u…

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