Evolutionary Psychology

Mystery of Disgust

Why do we love eating lobster but recoll at the thought of boiled roach? Erik D'Amato examines the surprising reasons we find certain things gross.

By Erik D'Amato, published on January 01, 1998 - last reviewed on September 29, 2009

PHOTO (COLOR): The Origin of Disgust

PHOTO (COLOR): Revolting Problem

PHOTOGRAPHY OF ALLISON LEACH

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