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In good spirits: Why haunted houses are perfect places to connect with others

A pounding heart, shaking limbs, chills and a churning stomach—it's no wonder that fear is an emotion we usually try to avoid. At least most of the time. We may not like having the wits scared out of us in a real-life crisis, but millions of people flock to scary attractions like haunted houses ever...

In good spirits: Why haunted houses are perfect places to connect with others
Image: Phys.org
A pounding heart, shaking limbs, chills and a churning stomach—it's no wonder that fear is an emotion we usually try to avoid. At least most of the time. We may not like having the wits scared out of us in a real-life crisis, but millions of people flock to scary attractions like haunted houses every year.

Originally published at Phys.org

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