Uncommon Science

6 Surprising Benefits of Boredom, Backed by Scientific Studies

6 Surprising Benefits of Boredom, Backed by Scientific Studies

You may not remember the last time you were bored. Probably because many lifestyles barely give you the chance for…

5 years ago

Guy Fawkes Day: The History Behind the Gunpowder Plot

"Remember remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot." Everyone in the UK celebrates Guy Fawkes Day on the…

5 years ago

The True Meaning of Halloween and How to Tune into Its Spiritual Energy

As we head deeper into Fall, our thoughts turn to Halloween and the spooky celebrations October brings. This is a…

5 years ago

The Origin of Halloween and Its Forgotten Ancient Roots

Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns, candy, and decorations, but, do we really know anything about this holiday's origin? The history of the…

5 years ago

What Mind Illusions and Magic Tricks Reveal about Human Perception

The way we see and the way we think about things can be changed due to mind illusions. You will…

5 years ago

Presque Vu: An Annoying Mental Effect You Have Probably Experienced

Déjà vu is a common experience, but presque vu is another mental phenomenon you may have experienced, even if you…

5 years ago

What Is Emotional Hijacking? How to Recognize It and Deal with It

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by a situation that your normal reasoning processes are bypassed and you react in…

5 years ago

The Psychology of Fight-or-Flight Response and How to Make It Work for You

Anyone who has suffered from anxiety or panic attacks will undoubtedly have heard of the fight-or-flight response. It’s a rush…

5 years ago

Spearman Theory of Intelligence and What It Reveals

The Spearman Theory of Intelligence was a revolutionary psychological theory which revolutionized how we measure intelligence. Human intelligence has always…

5 years ago

7 Amazing Benefits of Being Bilingual, According to Science

In this global era, it's necessary to be able to converse in more than one language. Hence, we should embrace…

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