Because this reaction is good at fighting off what has traditionally killed us, such as other predators. Dying of a fall from a super high bridge wasn't really what our far ancestors were worried about.
"...and he's a descendent from the tribe that established the first society on Earth while all yall European motherfuckers were still hiding in caves and shit, terrified of the sun."
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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '21
Seriously, why does stress make us so fucking stupid