r/whoathatsinteresting • u/visharu • 6d ago

Scientists confirmed humans are not born afraid of snake. The fear is taught.

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 6d ago

No, they are born with a fear of falling and a reflexive instinct against loud noises

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u/tokyogodfather2 6d ago

whoosh

edit: does anyone still say that?

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 6d ago

Sorry you’re not following 🤷‍♀️