eli5: Do people actually visibly turn pale (ex. when they realize something awful, when they’re scared, etc)?

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I’m not sure if “turning white/pale” is an exaggeration or if people actually do turn pale in certain situations. I’ve never witnessed it myself, anyone here who has?

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Yes, it’s the blood draining from your face to your heart as a reaction to stress. It’s easier to see in lighter skinned people, and it’s pretty subtle regardless. So you’d need the right person and the right events to witness it.

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