Why do we take pleasure in someone else’s pain? Have you ever laughed, or giggled, under your breath when you’ve seen someone trip and then kiss the pavement? I’ll be honest with you. I have. Many times. Ever since I can remember, when I see someone trip or fall, I usually laugh when it happens. Not because I’m a heartless [...]
What's So Painful About Live Music?
April 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Here’s something to think about this weekend as you head off to a concert: Are there similarities between shellfish and live music fans? According to this Scatterplot post about a new study showing that shellfish do feel pain, yes, there are similarities. “The findings add to a growing body of evidence that virtually all animals, [...]
