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4 Steps To Help You Face Your Fears
When was the last time you were afraid to do something? Is there anything you’ve been holding back from doing because of fear? Maybe you’ve been avoiding having a difficult conversation, or you stopped yourself from signing up for an...
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Arachnophobia: Why Are People Scared of Spiders?
The emotion a spider elicits is not just fear but a combination of fear, disgust, and creepiness. Psychologists reckon that we have evolved to feel disgust or revulsion to prevent us from consuming or contacting things that might be a...
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The Forgotten Character in Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher"
Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” is an archetype for the horror genre. So, much has been said about Rodrick, his sister Madeline, and the house they both represent and dwell within. But the third character, Rodrick’s...
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Finding a Voice After Years of Silence
After years of surgery and therapy, Sam is finally regaining his voice. It has been an emotional journey that included struggling with speech difficulties, feelings of desperation, and a breakthrough moment. He expresses gratitude and...
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A Difficult Journey Through Vocal Recovery
Sam and his bandmates discuss the frustration Sam feels being unable to speak most of the time, despite successful surgery to remove a vocal polyp. He tries voice coaching to address his struggles with vocal strain, fear, panic attacks,...
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A Punk Singer Loses His Voice
Sam is a 27-year-old music-teaching, sovereign ring-wearing, chanting Buddhist. He is the lead singer of an up-and-coming punk band - but he’s also mute ... at least for most of the time. After two unsuccessful vocal chord operations,...
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Helping Hands - Learning Emergency Numbers
Sing and memorize emergency numbers effortlessly.
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Tituba: The First Accused Witch
The Salem Witch Trials are one of the most infamous tragedies in American history, yet most people do not know the story of the enslaved woman at the heart of the hysteria, the first accused witch, Tituba.
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Immoderation: Huey Long
Huey Long's rise from rural Louisiana to U.S. Senator was marked by immoderation, as promises turned to power grabs and corruption, ultimately leading to his downfall.
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Gray Propaganda
A weapon of covert action wielded by governments around the world, gray propaganda straddles the fine line between fact and fiction, letting its secret sources instigate chaos without liability.
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Writing for Entertainment
Miss Palomine explains to the student that reading can be done for entertainment. She provides examples with “Super Dewey” and “Don’t Fear the Doctor.” She then reads aloud a humorous poem called “My Dog, Rex.”
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The Mere Exposure Effect: The Science Behind Ads
Some people think they are immune to ads. If you are one of them, you might not have heard of the mere exposure effect— a psychological phenomenon by which we tend to like things the more we are exposed to them. Beware, it takes just...
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How To Tell If You Have Harm OCD
In this video, we'll be discussing harm OCD, which is a specific type of OCD where people are worried about harming others. We'll discuss the signs and symptoms of harm OCD, as well as how to get help if you think you might have it.
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How to Stop Fearing Failure - 5 Tips
How to stop fearing failure. Fearing failure can really hold you back and stunt your personal growth. I going to give your 3 ways to recognize your fear of failure and 5 ways to overcome your fear of failure.