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Internet Could Be Worsening Our Fear of Small Holes, Psychologists Say


When some people look at clusters of small holes, like those seen in a lotus seed pod or honeycomb, they are suddenly and inexplicably filled with an unpleasant, skin-crawling feeling.

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