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Why is controlled falling or speeding (drag racing, skiing, parachuting) pleasurable? What makes the adrenaline rush of a controlled dangerous situation seem fun when compared to the frightening adrenaline rush of an uncontrolled situation?

by /u/ironheart777 in /r/askscience

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