stackyFACTSYou likely feel a tiny ping of guilt when you throw away an old, slightly broken mug. That is your brain malfunctioning and assigning a vibrant, tragic inner life to a mass-produced piece of ceramic.
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Stub your toe on a chair, and you might naturally find yourself yelling at the furniture as if it plotted against you. Anthropomorphism is our bizarre…
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Your brain actively hallucinates audio while you read a simple piece of paper. If you receive a handwritten note from a close friend, your internal monologue…
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Your mind loves to take a minor inconvenience, like a flat tire, and instantly map out a scenario where you end up homeless and ruined. It is a terrible…
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Weeping over a celebrity you never actually met isn't dramatic; it's a completely valid neurological response. When Robin Williams passed away, millions…
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Faking joy for the sake of polite company is actively poisoning your soul. Pasting on a cheerful grin while drowning in sorrow creates massive internal…
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