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Explain why do clowns scare some people?

Explain why do clowns scare some people?

The fear of clowns, known as coulrophobia, is based in part on a phenomenon called the uncanny valley. This is when something seemingly familiar feels...

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Explain why were the first cinemas called Nickelodeons?

Explain why were the first cinemas called "Nickelodeons"?

Originally, the term Nickelodeon comes from the combination of the English word nickel (a five-cent U.S. coin) and the Greek word odéon, meaning a place...

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Explain why some plays are called one-act plays?

Explain why some plays are called "one-act" plays?

A "one-act" play is a short theatrical piece performed in one go, without interruptions or pauses between scenes. Unlike classic plays in three or five...

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