But Taramov also said Todashev was afraid before Wednesday's interview.

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Previous studies have found that elephants are not only afraid of ants but also will run away from areas with bees, as soon as they hear them buzzing.

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But I think this is also a function of parents being afraid to speak out and ask for the flexibility that they need.

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Classical-music audiences, for instance, tend to be mostly quiet and strikingly attentive, but also a bit inhibited, perhaps because many of the people who come to concerts are afraid of clapping at the wrong time.

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But it is also because universities, reluctant to admit that not all institutions and degrees are of equal value, are afraid of damaging their brands.

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