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Why do we have ‘phobias’ that are completely irrational?

In normal circumstances, people are faced with scary situations which give rise to excess fear in them. The natural response to it is either to take flight or fight the situation. However, sometimes some people are unable to cope with the extreme stress related to persistent fear of a certain situation or object and they

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Christmas-Tree-Worm

Christmas Tree Worm

Common name : Jewel stone Scientific name : Spirobranchus giganteus Family : Serpulidae Native to : Tropical oceans worldwide Interesting fact : The plumes are quickly retracted even when slightly disturbed. Conservation status : Least Concern Christmas tree worms live embedded on corals, and comein many colours. They are tube-dwelling worms with two cone-shapedspiralling plumes

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Why do identical twins have different fingerprints?

Identical twins share the same genetics and DNA. However, they have small differences that might occur in the womb environment. Not every aspect of our physical appearance is determined by our genes. When a single fertilized egg splits in two after conception, twins are born who share the same DNA. Chance fluctuations of hormone level

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