Memory shapes us. Our beliefs, thoughts, fears, rationalities – all are shaped by our past experiences in the form of memory. Memories anchor us to the past and help us make sense of the present.

Have you ever taken a moment to wonder whether those yesterdays of yours were real or not? Nothing is quite as unnerving yet intriguing as the belief that our past could be nothing more than an ...

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Our minds can play tricks, creating vivid recollections of events that never happened. These false memories, influenced by suggestion and imagination, can impact everything from personal relationships ...

If you distinctly remember the Berenstain Bears books being spelled "Berenstein" or you know Pikachu has a black-tipped tail, you're not alone, but you're not correct. Don't worry, your brain isn't ...