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Clowns break 'pattern recognition' and so we fear them

Dr. Steven Schlozman with Conor DillonNovember 1, 2016

The "scary clown" trend just as easily could have been a "scary werewolf" trend or a "scary pirate" trend. But it isn't - and there must a reason that it's clowns. Dr. Steven Schlozman explains the biology behind the hysteria.

https://p.dw.com/p/2Rweq