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  2. Hysterical strength - Wikipedia

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    Thus, the cause of the phenomenon began at that time to be addressed by the investigation of insanity. [5] During that period in the 19th century, the term hysterical strength could also be found in the intersection of such fields, scientific and religious, for instance appearing in a statement by a physician for the Society for Psychical ...

  3. Adrenergic storm - Wikipedia

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    Serotonin syndrome, in which an excess of serotonin in the synapses causes a similar crisis of hypertension and mental confusion, could be confused with an adrenergic storm. Serotonin, being a tryptamine (non-catecholamine) involved in higher brain functions, can cause dangerous hypertension and tachycardia from its effects on the sympathetic ...

  4. Are you an adrenaline junkie? Here's what it really means. - AOL

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    Adrenaline junkies are often introduced to risky and thrilling sports and activities by a friend, family member or work colleague, then finding that they enjoy the feelings associated with doing them.

  5. Extreme sport - Wikipedia

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    For example, rugby union is both dangerous and adrenaline-inducing but is not considered an extreme sport due to its traditional image, and because it does not involve high speed or an intention to perform stunts (the aesthetic criteria mentioned above) and also it does not have changing environmental variables for the athletes.

  6. Rage (emotion) - Wikipedia

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    Their vision may also become "rose-tinted" (hence "seeing red"). They often focus only on the source of their anger. The large amounts of adrenaline and oxygen in the bloodstream may cause a person's extremities to shake. Psychiatrists consider rage to be at one end of the spectrum of anger, and annoyance to be at the other side. [5]

  7. 'High threat' supervolcano could bring about an ice age when ...

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    Super volcano is the term used to describe volcanoes that have gradually over time built up immense amounts of magma and could wreak havoc if ejected onto the planet's surface. And in the heart of ...

  8. Superhuman strength - Wikipedia

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    Superhuman strength is a common trope in fantasy and science fiction. This is generally by means of mechanisms such as cybernetic body parts, genetic modification, telekinetic fields in science fiction, or magical/supernatural sources within fantasy. A plethora of comic book superheroes and super-villains display some degree of super strength ...

  9. Benefits of cold plunges may be short-lived, review finds

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    “The body perceives cold as a stressor, activating an immune response that temporarily increases inflammation, much like how exercise causes short-term muscle damage before leading to strength ...