While some people's hatred of roller coasters stems from a fear of height, closed spaces, or vertigo — some also dread embarrassing reactions to the ride.

Tears are a natural response to intense emotions such as anger, though they're often misconstrued as weakness.

It's a kind of stress response called "learned helplessness" that renders the individual passive in the face of stress.

Not only is it normal, it's "a sign of high cognitive functioning."

The pungent, chemical odor consists of hydrocarbons that suppress the nervous system and cause feelings of relaxation and euphoria.

Control freaks, or people who are averse to “big emotional experiences,” usually try to find comfort in spoilers.

Can we just cut pizzas on birthdays instead?

Do I stare at their left eye? Forehead? Lips? The pimple on their chin?

In an age of typing and texting, this feels like an analog anomaly.

We think our voice is lower than it actually is.

A network in our brain likes to "generate its own stimuli" when we're awake but at rest.

Some developing brains might sacrifice facial recognition skills for reading skills.

What if this petrol pump explodes while we're filling gas?

The disorder is called dermatillomania and it might be related to OCD.

Comfort objects are nothing to be ashamed of.

Loud eaters and mouth breathers fill me with rage.

An exploration of a guilty pleasure.

Autoplay videos of disembodied hands making food sends me into a trance.