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    Short Stuff: Why does it feel good to be scared?

    Stuff You Should Know · Jun 24, 2026 · 12 min
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    Fear is different than being scared, most notably because fear is generally a negative thing and being scared can cause an enjoyable thrill. We'll get into the difference in today's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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