In the science fiction movie Men in Black, agents K and J were able to “clear” the memory of the unfortunate witnesses, thanks to a flash produced by a small portable gadget, to protect the secrecy of alien activity on Earth. Now, in a paper published in the journal Science,…
Despite we strive to understand the world, there are still many mysteries that we can not solve. One of them is the mystery of the placebo effect or phenomenon. [Do not try this yourself] If you cause pain in someone many times a day and for many days, using morphine…
A U.S. journalist claims that the CIA conducted a secret experiment with LSD, the well-known psychedelic drug, on the residents of the small picturesque French town of Pont-Saint-Esprit, by putting the drug in bread flour. The story played out in the summer of 1951, when the "cursed bread" (as the…
We all believe in happiness, but often, our beliefs are false. Happiness is one of those things that tend to be associated with many false beliefs. Here are some of the most common myths about happiness, which are likely to be present in your life. Top 5 Most Common Myths…
Hypnosis is a great healing instrument used by psychologists. Also, hypnosis can be used in general medicine too, for instance, for calming physical pain. What is hypnosis? It is a form of therapy in which the therapist sends affirmations or suggestions to the patient who is in a deep relaxation…
Philadelphia Experiment was a supposed military experiment that is believed to have taken place during the Second World War. The ‘guinea pig’ of the experiment is said to be the USS Eldridge, a fully manned and equipped destroyer escort of the U.S. Navy, which was claimed to be rendered invisible…
Everyone knows what deja vu is, but not everyone has heard about more specific types of deja vu such as deja vecu, deja senti, or deja visite. First of all, what is called “deja vu” is not, in reality, deja vu, but only a type of it. According to psychologist…
If you feel angry on a regular basis, you may want to learn a few anger management techniques to be able to handle your emotions. Many people struggle with anger issues. There can be a lot of answers to the question: "why do we get angry?", but the most accurate…
