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A Pennywise clown cosplayer attends the Dia de Finados celebrations in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Carla Carniel/Reuters/Alamy

Why are we so scared of clowns? Here’s what we’ve discovered

Our research shows that coulrophobia, or fear of clowns, is mainly triggered by being unable to understand their facial expressions.
Sometimes you don’t know whether to laugh or cry. 'Clowns' via www.shutterstock.com

The psychology behind why clowns creep us out

Random clown sightings don’t make everyone laugh. A psychologist who has studied creepiness explains why clowns are especially adept at making us squirm.

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