Trypophobia – The Fear That Makes Your Skin Crawl Trypophobia – The Fear That Makes Your Skin Crawl (image credits: pixabay) Ever felt uncomfortable looking at clusters of holes? You’re not alone. 16% of a sample of 286 participants in a 2013 study reported discomfort or repulsion when presented with an image of a lotus …

Sharks Can Smell a Drop of Blood from Miles Away Sharks Can Smell a Drop of Blood from Miles Away (image credits: unsplash) The most persistent shark myth floating around is that these predators can detect a single drop of blood from several miles away. This frightening tale has terrified swimmers for decades, but science …

Martha’s Vineyard – The Shark-Infested Waters from Jaws Martha’s Vineyard – The Shark-Infested Waters from Jaws (image credits: Great White Shark Cage Diving, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7889952) Everyone remembers the bloodcurdling screams from Jaws, but here’s the shocking truth: Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, where the movie was shot from May to early October 1974, is …

Flying Is Way Safer Than Your Daily Commute Flying Is Way Safer Than Your Daily Commute (image credits: unsplash) Let’s start with the big one that keeps millions of people grounded. The fear of flying affects roughly four out of ten travelers, yet the numbers tell a completely different story than what your anxiety whispers …

Prevalence of Acrophobia Prevalence of Acrophobia (image credits: pixabay) Acrophobia affects about 2 to 5 percent of the population, with slightly higher lifetime risks. Women are about twice as likely to develop this fear compared to men. A milder version called visual height intolerance affects over a quarter of adults, and even young children can …