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Your fear can warn strangers through sweat

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You literally cannot hide your panic from someone paying close attention. When experiencing genuine terror, humans excrete distinct chemical pheromones through their sweat glands, which can be subconsciously detected by bystanders, occasionally triggering a highly contagious, invisible wave of anxiety.

Your fear can warn strangers through sweat
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