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In summary, our brains are naturally wired to recognize patterns in order to help us survive, whether it's identifying predators or distinguishing between safe and poisonous plants. This ability has also allowed us to recognize patterns in cause and effect, helping us to better understand the world around us. Our fascination with patterns is a result of our evolutionary development and serves as a useful tool for our survival.
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lisab said:
My fear of spiders is completely rational (in my mind), but I won't click.

I won't.
Go ahead. You know you want to. :oldbiggrin:
 
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I have an irrational fear of insects. But spiders eat insects. They have eight legs, so they are not insects.

I keep telling myself that, over and over.
 
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Jeff Rosenbury said:
I have an irrational fear of insects. But spiders eat insects. They have eight legs, so they are not insects.
Well, according to Dave Barry, they ARE insects. He explains it like this: "Insect" derives from the Lain "in" meaning small and "sect" meaning "disgusting creature", which means that spiders are insects and so are little yippy dogs and Truman Capote.
 
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Here you are look at the eyes.
 
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wolram said:
Here you are look at the eyes.
ooow he looks like someone's grandpa! :kiss:
 

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