Slugs, snails, cockroaches - the word ‘moist’. Why do these things trigger a visceral reaction in some people? We try to understand the science behind why we feel gross, disgusted or just plain fear over certain things that are usually harmless.

Produced by: Kelly Anissa

Presented by: Kelly Anissa, Lim Sue Ann, Tina Carmillia

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Categories:  Education,  Environment,  Science,  Social Issues

Tags:  Bigger Picture,  Daily Digest,  disgust,  snails,  slugs,  cockroaches,  trypophobia,  fears,  harmless fears,  moist,  disgusting,