A Fear of Spiders

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A Fear of Spiders

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Jan 28, 2015

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One of the most common fears in the world is the fear of spiders. But what does a rationalist do when gripped by an irrational fear? MonsterTalk interviews author Lynne Kelly about her transition from arachnophobia to spider enthusiast. Note: This episode deals with spider sexual reproduction which includes masturbation and cannibalism.
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Jan 28, 2015

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A Fear of Spiders

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