Phenomena And Effects

Why is the sound of running water so relaxing? The sound of running water is one of the most relaxing sounds in nature. We can find this sound in many different places, from the gentle trickle of a stream to the thunderous roar of a waterfall. But why is the sound of running water so […]

Why did I wake up from this dream? Have you ever had a dream that was so much fun that you didn’t want it to end? And then, just when things were getting really good, you woke up? You would start wondering, “Why did I wake up from this dream?” It’s a frustrating feeling, to […]

Contagious Yawning. Yawning is a natural bodily function that everyone does from time to time. We can often associate it with boredom, fatigue, or lack of sleep. But did you know that yawning can also be contagious?   That’s right, seeing someone yawn can make you yawn too, even if you’re not tired or bored. […]

Why Fast Food Chains Use Red and Yellow Colors. Have you ever wondered why fast food chains use red and yellow colors in their logos and branding? It’s not just a coincidence. The brands choose these colors very carefully because they have a powerful effect on our brains and emotions.   Red is a very […]

Sometimes, you may wonder, “Why does this smell bring up these memories? Let’s go down that journey, shall we? The smell of freshly baked cookies wafts through the air, and you are instantly transported back to your childhood. You can see your mother in the kitchen, her apron covered in flour, as she carefully measures […]

Have you ever walked into a room, only to forget what you were going to do there? If so, you’re not alone. This common experience is known as the doorway effect, and it’s caused by the way our brains process information. When we walk through a doorway, our brains have to switch our attention to […]

Have you ever been looking for something, like say, an article that has a red color and all of a sudden, you start noticing more of things that have red color? This a phenomenon called Baader-Meinhof phenomenon. The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, also known as the frequency illusion is a cognitive bias in which people believe that […]

Have you ever woken up in your dark room at night and wondered, “Where am I?” That is, you can no longer tell where your head or feet are facing in the room. Hahahaaa! This is a phenomenon called spatial disorientation. It is a temporary loss of the ability to know where you are in […]

 Semantic Satiation. Have you ever looked at a word for so long that it started to look wrong to you? You suddenly start doubting if the spelling of “the” is even correct – Hehe! This phenomenon is known as semantic satiation. It occurs when you repeat a word or phrase over and over again, causing […]