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Frozen in a Burning 747 (Tenerife Air Disaster 2)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Fight or Flight: Survival in Crisis

This chapter explores the physiological effects of stress on both animals and humans, particularly in life-threatening situations. It recounts the harrowing moments of a plane incident, highlighting the varied human responses to chaos and survival, exemplified through a couple's struggle after a crash.

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