stackyFACTSWhen humans attempt to walk in a straight line without visual landmarks, subtle imbalances in our vestibular system cause us to unknowingly walk in tight, continuous loops. This profound sensory failure proves that our internal spatial navigation completely collapses without external reference points.
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