Why we are so scared of space – and how this fear can drive conspiracy theories: klyaksun/Shutterstock There are many home-grown problems on Earth, but there’s still time to worry about bad things arriving from above. The most recent is the asteroid 2024 YR4, which could be a “city killer” if it hits a heavily …
Spiders really may be more scared of you than you are of them: Spiders often act passively in response to humans. Jimmy_Chan/Shutterstock Spiders have evolved creative strategies to allow them to thrive in habitats across the globe. The one thing that seems to elude them though, is the ability to charm the humans that they …
Why are we so scared of clowns? Here’s what we’ve discovered: Are you scared of clowns? You are not alone. Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is a widely acknowledged phenomenon. Studies indicate this fear is present among both adults and children in many different cultures. Yet it is not well understood due to a …
South Africa in the news: After Bigg Boss 14, Rahul Vaidya joins Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: ‘I’m scared of snakes and water, don’t know what I’ll do’: Rahul Vaidya has confirmed he will be participating in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. The Bigg Boss 14 runner-up has opened up about his fears.: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Omaha zoo finds escaped parrot scared by Goodyear blimp: A macaw that flew away from Omaha's zoo after apparently being spooked by the Goodyear blimp has been found in a nearby neighborhood. The Omaha World-Herald reports the macaw, named Cayenne, was out during the zoo's Birds of Flight show Sunday morning when it was startled …
Charges dropped against woman who scared carriage horses: Prosecutors in South Carolina have dropped charges against a woman who had been accused of dressing up as a dinosaur and scaring two carriage horses in Charleston. Local media reported that Charleston city prosecutors on Wednesday dropped charges of disorderly conduct and wearing a mask on a …
Scared dog clings onto ledge at Cavehill before being rescued: Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can When you look closely at this video it is hard to understand how this little dog managed to secure itself on a ledge …
South Africa in the news: We were scared to give Cooky a send-off: Alastair Cook’s friends on getting him out, Barmy Army and more: And I watched (the matches at) Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. I was over in South Africa, and (England had) another series victory. I don’t think we are going to win here …