Uncommon Science

Why Is Intrapersonal Intelligence Important and How to Develop It?

Why Is Intrapersonal Intelligence Important and How to Develop It?

In the 1980s, a brand-new theory on intelligence emerged. Developed by Howard Gardner, this theory suggested that there is more…

4 years ago

The Unknown Origin of Thanksgiving: a Dark Story You Didn’t Learn in School

The holiday of Thanksgiving may seem straightforward with turkey and stuffing but has an uglier side that many are unaware…

4 years ago

Why Do We Laugh and Find Some Things Funny, According to Science?

Laughter is the best medicine, they say. Endless studies have shown that laughing is good for our health, but why…

4 years ago

The Psychology of Obedience: Why Do Some People Obey While Others Don’t?

Law and order keep us safe and under control. For the most part, we can all get along with that.…

4 years ago

How Symbols and Meanings Affect Our Perception in the Modern World

Do you get hungry when you see the golden arches of McDonald's? Are you proud when you think about your…

4 years ago

Milgram Obedience Study and What It Reveals about Human Nature

Yale University psychologist Stanley Milgram conducted his famous series of experiments widely known as Obedience Study almost 60 years ago.…

4 years ago

7 Famous Fairy Tales That Are Based on Gruesome True Life Stories

What is it about fairy tales that captivate the imaginations of children? Could it be that underneath the thin veneer…

4 years ago

4 Most Interesting Memory Theories That Explain How Our Brain Works

Memory has long been a concept too difficult to describe by even the smartest scholars. We have become more knowledgeable…

4 years ago

Déjá Rêvè: An Intriguing Phenomenon of the Mind

We’ve all heard of Déjá Vu, meaning to have already seen, but déjá rêvè is an interesting phenomenon meaning already…

4 years ago

The Psychology of Angels of Mercy: Why Do Medical Professionals Kill?

Angels of mercy are known by two definitions. One is considered a benevolent watchful spirit, and the other a bringer…

5 years ago